Assisted conception

Question 1

list the 5 stages of assisted conception treatment

Answer 1

1) Down Regulation
2) Ovarian Stimulation
3) Egg Collection
4) Egg Transfer
5) Luteal Phase Support

Question 2

what drug is used in the down regulation stage?

How’s it administered?

Answer 2

• Synthetic Gonadotrophin releasing hormone analogue (Buserelin)
• Administered as a spray or injection

Question 3

which drugs are used in the stimulation phase?

Answer 3

Gonal-F (mimics FSH)

and

Ovitrelle (HCG- mimics LH surge)

Question 4

how many days after ovulation is the embryo implanted?

Answer 4

9

ranges from 6-12

Question 5

what is the name of the drug that mimics progesterone?

Answer 5

Cyclogest (progesterone) pessaries

Pregnancy test 2 weeks after embryo transfer

If positive pregnancy test transvaginal scan 5 weeks after embryo transfer