The Uses of Hormones to Treat Infertility (AQA GCSE Biology): Flashcards
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Purpose of fertility drugs
Purpose of fertility drugs
Increase the chance of pregnancy
Main hormones used in fertility treatment
Main hormones used in fertility treatment
FSH and LH
Role of FSH and LH in fertility treatment
Role of FSH and LH in fertility treatment
Stimulate maturation and release of the egg
What IVF stands for
What IVF stands for
In Vitro Fertilisation
Hormones given to mother in IVF
Hormones given to mother in IVF
FSH and LH
Where eggs are fertilised in IVF
Where eggs are fertilised in IVF
In the lab
Number of embryos inserted in IVF
Number of embryos inserted in IVF
One or two
Main benefit of IVF
Main benefit of IVF
Allows infertile couples to have a child
Physical side effect of IVF hormones
Physical side effect of IVF hormones
Feeling sick
IVF success rate
IVF success rate
26%
Who can multiple births in IVF affect?
Who can multiple births in IVF affect?
Mother and babies
Why IVF can be expensive
Why IVF can be expensive
Process may need to be repeated