Controlling fertility Flashcards
1
Q
What does infertile mean
A
Someone who cannot reproduce naturally
2
Q
What is clomifene therapy?
A
It is when a infertile woman takes a drug called clomiphene which causes more FSH and LH to be released by the body, allowing for an improvement in the chance of pregnancy
3
Q
What is IVF
A
It involves collecting eggs from an infertile woman and fertilising them in a lab, Then they grow into embyros. Then one or two are transferred back into the womans uterus which increases chance of pregancy. FSH AND LH are given to the patient beofre egg collection to stim egg production.
it is ART (assitive reprodiction tech)
4
Q
Different types of contraception
A
Taking oestrogen
Taking progestogen#
Physical barriers
mini pills
