Exam 3 - Infertility and ART - IVF Technique Flashcards
IVF Techniques (6)
Superovulation Oocyte retrieval Fertilization with capacitate sperm Embryo culture Embryo transfer Luteal phase support (SO FEEL)
IVF Techniques (6)
Superovulation Oocyte retrieval Fertilization with capacitate sperm Embryo culture Embryo transfer Luteal phase support (SO FEEL)
stimulate production of several eggs to improve success of egg aspiration
Superovulation
Super ovulation: how many follicles should be developing before proceeding with egg aspiration?
at least 2 or 3
this technique uses two methods:
laparoscopy (rarely used today)
Ultrasound-guided transvaginal aspiration
Oocyte retrieval
sperm must undergo physical changes needed to penetrate and fertilize an egg
Fertilization with capacitated sperm
embryos are incubated for 3-5 days
embryo culture
embryos are replaced into the patient’s uterus
embryo transfer
2
> 40 years of age warrants how many replaced embryos?
5
progesterone supplementation until approximated 7 weeks gestation
Luteal phase support
ART increases the risk of ectopic pregnancies by how much?
2x
heterotropic pregnancy
simultaneous intrauterine and ectopic pregnancies
stimulate production of several eggs to improve success of egg aspiration
Superovulation
Super ovulation: how many follicles should be developing before proceeding with egg aspiration?
at least 2 or 3
