In-vitro Fertilisation Flashcards
Define in-vitro fertilisation.
In-vitro fertilisation involves removing eggs from the ovary and fertilising them outside the body
Give an example of where in-vitro fertilisation may be needed for a female?
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It may be used for females whose fallopian tubes are blocked
For those who fail to release eggs naturally
Give an example of where in-vitro fertilisation may be needed for a male?
If a male has low sperm count
Describe the process of IVF.
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The female is given fertility drugs in the first week if her menstrual cycle
The drugs stimulate several eggs to develop
On day 14 the eggs are surgically removed from the ovary
The eggs are mixed with sperm in a dish
Two days later the eggs are examined microscopically to see if they have developed into embryos
If embryos have formed some of the embryos are put into the uterus to allow them to implant naturally
The woman is checked regularly in the following days to ensure implantation has occurred
Once implantation is successful the pregnancy normally proceeds in the usual way
What is the woman given in the first week of her menstrual cycle?
Fertility drugs
When is the female given fertility drugs?
During the first week of her menstrual cycle
What do the fertility drugs do?
They stimulate several eggs to develop
What happens on day 14?
The eggs are surgically removed from the ovary
What is done when the eggs have been removed from the ovary?
They are mixed with sperm in a dish (usually glass)
When is the mixture of sperm and egg examined to see if an embryo has developed?
Two days after they have been mixed
What is done if embryos have been formed?
Some of the embryos are put into the uterus to allow them to implant naturally
What is done after the embryos have been placed in the uterus?
The woman is regularly checked to see if implantation has occurred
What happens once implantation has occurred?
The pregnancy can continue as normal
