Health IVF Study Cards

Question 1

What is the first step in the IVF process?

Answer 1

The first step is to stimulate the ovaries with hormones to produce multiple eggs.

Question 2

What is the second step in the IVF process?

Answer 2

The second step is to retrieve the eggs from the ovaries through a minor surgical procedure.

Question 3

What is the third step in the IVF process?

Answer 3

The third step is to fertilize the eggs with sperm in a laboratory setting to create embryos.

Question 4

What is the fourth step in the IVF process?

Answer 4

The fourth step is to transfer one or more embryos into the woman’s uterus.

Question 5

How many embryos can potentially be implanted into the female uterus during IVF?

Answer 5

Typically, 2 to 4 embryos can be implanted, depending on the woman’s age, health, and specific circumstances.

Question 6

What is 3 ethical issue associated with IVF?

Answer 6

1. One ethical issue is the fate of unused embryos, which raises concerns about the potential life of these embryos and their disposal.
2. Another issue is the possibility of “designer babies,” where genetic modifications might be made to select or enhance certain traits.
3. A third issue is the use of IVF to create embryos for the purpose of donating cells or organs to a sibling, which may be seen as ethically problematic.