The Uses of Hormones to Treat Infertility (OCR GCSE Biology A (Gateway Science Suite)): Flashcards
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Purpose of fertility drugs
Purpose of fertility drugs
Increase chance of pregnancy
Main hormones used in fertility treatment
Main hormones used in fertility treatment
FSH and LH
What do FSH and LH do to eggs?
What do FSH and LH do to eggs?
Stimulate maturation and release of egg
What does IVF stand for?
What does IVF stand for?
In Vitro Fertilisation
Hormones given to mother in IVF?
Hormones given to mother in IVF?
FSH and LH
Where are eggs fertilised in IVF?
Where are eggs fertilised in IVF?
In the lab
How many embryos are inserted in IVF?
How many embryos are inserted in IVF?
One or two
Main benefit of IVF
Main benefit of IVF
Provides way for infertile couple to have a child
Physical side effect of IVF hormones
Physical side effect of IVF hormones
Reactions like feeling sick
IVF success rate (%)
IVF success rate (%)
26%
Why is IVF emotionally stressful?
Why is IVF emotionally stressful?
It may not work
Who is affected by risk of multiple births in IVF?
Who is affected by risk of multiple births in IVF?
Babies and mother
Why can IVF be expensive?
Why can IVF be expensive?
Process may need to be repeated