B11.8 Infertillity Treatments Flashcards
1
Q
What are three causes of infertility ?
A
Old age
Hormone imbalance
Sperm count
2
Q
How can hormones be used as a treatment for infertility ?
A
FSH- helps to mature the egg
LH- promotes egg release
3
Q
What is IVF and how does it work ?
A
FSH and LH taken to stimulate ovulation
Sperm and egg collected fertilization in Petri disk
Embryos form
1-2 embryos placed in uterus
4
Q
What are some pros and cons of IVF?
A
Pros
- no surgical procedure
- surrogate mother can be used with IVF
Cons
- ethical concerns
- religious reasons
- chance of twins
- not 100% success- risks
