Fertility Treatments

Question 0

Pro’s and con’s of Hormones?

Answer 0

Pro’s: Helps woman get pregnant

Con’s: Doesn’t always work, if too many eggs are stimulated with LH and FSH, could lead to twins.

Question 1

What are the 4 main ways which can help couples who are trying for a baby?

Answer 1

1) Hormones which increase fertility
2) IVF
3) Egg donation (via IVF)
4) Surrogate mother

Question 2

Pro’s and con’s of IVF?

Answer 2

Pro: Can give an infertile couple, a child.
Cons: Some women have a strong reaction to the hormones given such as vomiting and dehydration.
(Possible increase of cancer)
Multiple births which could lead to health complications.

Question 3

Pro’s and con’s of Egg Donation?

Answer 3

Pro’s: helps woman conceive, and can PREVENT THE RISK OF PASSING IN A GENETIC DISORDER FROM THE MOTHER.
Con’s: It can be emotionally difficult for the family knowing that the child has a different genetic mother.

Question 4

Pro’s and con’s of a surrogate mother?

Answer 4

Pro’s: Allows a couple to have a child even if the mother can’t physically give birth due to medical issues.
Con: The surrogate mother is legally the mother of the child until adopted by the intended couple, so she has the right to keep the child - so she might decide that she doesn’t want to give it away.