B5- More On Controlling Fertility

Question 1

What hormone can be administered to stimulate ovulation in women with low levels of ESH?

Answer 1

FSH and LH

FSH stands for follicle-stimulating hormone, which is crucial for the maturation of eggs.

Question 2

What is the primary purpose of using fertility drugs?

Answer 2

To stimulate ovulation in women who are unable to release eggs

This helps women who previously couldn’t get pregnant to conceive.

Question 3

List two pros of using fertility drugs.

Answer 3

• Can help women get pregnant when they previously couldn’t
• Stimulates ovulation

These benefits can significantly improve the chances of conception.

Question 4

List two cons of using fertility drugs.

Answer 4

• Can be expensive due to multiple treatments
• Risk of unexpected multiple pregnancies

Multiple pregnancies can lead to complications for both the mother and the babies.

Question 5

What does IVF stand for?

Answer 5

In vitro fertilisation

IVF involves fertilizing eggs outside the woman’s body.

Question 6

What is the role of Intra-Cytoplasmic Sperm Injection (ICSI) in IVF?

Answer 6

To inject sperm directly into an egg

ICSI is particularly useful for men with a very low sperm count.

Question 7

What happens to fertilised eggs during the IVF process?

Answer 7

They are grown into embryos in a laboratory incubator

This is crucial for selecting viable embryos for transfer.

Question 8

What is a potential risk associated with transferring multiple embryos during IVF?

Answer 8

Multiple births

Multiple births can pose risks such as miscarriage and stillbirth.

Question 9

What is the average success rate of IVF in the UK?

Answer 9

About 26%

This relatively low success rate can lead to emotional stress for couples undergoing treatment.

Question 10

What are some physical stresses women may experience during IVF?

Answer 10

• Abdominal pain
• Vomiting
• Dehydration

These reactions are due to hormonal treatments used in the process.

Question 11

How have advances in microscope techniques improved IVF?

Answer 11

They enhance techniques and success rates, including genetic testing of embryos

Specialized micro-tools and time-lapse imaging are examples of such advancements.

Question 12

True or False: Some people oppose IVF due to ethical concerns about unused embryos.

Answer 12

True

The destruction of unused embryos raises questions about the moral implications of potential human life.

Question 13

What ethical issue arises from genetic testing of embryos before implantation?

Answer 13

It could lead to the selection of preferred characteristics

Concerns include potential discrimination based on traits like gender or eye color.