Fertility Management Flashcards
The inability to conceive after 12 months
Infertility
What does ART stand for?
Assisted reproduction technology
- ovulation induction
- intrauterine insemination
- in vitro fertilization
- intracytoplasmic sperm insertion
How does one track the growth of follicles?
3 dimensions of the 3 largest follicles on each ovary
What BAFC indicates poor ovarian response?
<10
Why are drugs given to suppress natural ovulation during IVF?
Controls the timing of the IVF cycle
How many embryos are transferred on day 3 or 5 after retrieval during IVF?
One
Why cant you use a lubricated condom as an EV cover during IVF procedures?
It may have spermicidal agents
What does clomid, pergonal and hCG do during IVF?
Clomid: increase FSH (graafian follicle)
Pergonal: stimulates FSH and LH
HCG: induced ovulation and encourages implantation
What is the most common problem for IVF?
Failure to implant
What do oral contraceptives contain and what do they do?
Progesterone and estrogen, stops ovulation and cervical mucus thickens
