IVF Flashcards
1
Q
What hormone are you given
A
FSH, taken as an injection
2
Q
How are eggs collected
A
By ultrasound . Needles are inserted into a scramming probe and into ovary
3
Q
What does IVF stand for
A
In Vitro Fertilisation
4
Q
What happens after eggs are gathered
A
The eggs are mixed with a partners or donors sperm and cultured for 16-20 hours
5
Q
When is IVF used
A
Couples who are infertile
When not enough sperm or eggs can be produced or a woman’s egg tubes are blocked
6
Q
Why is FSH injected
A
To increase a woman’s fertility
7
Q
How does FSH increase the chances of getting pregnant
A
By stimulating eggs to mature
8
Q
What does FSH stand for
A
Fertility stimulating hormone
9
Q
How is IVF treatment given
A
As a daily injection that continues for about two weeks
