Reproductive Technolgies Flashcards
Reproductive technologies
Technologies that enhance or reduce reproductive potential are developed
In vitro fertilization
In glass
•technology designed for enhancement of reproductive potential of couples unable to conceive a child
Sterile
When me. Or women are unable to have ANY children
Infertile: difficulty conceiving
•men: erection difficulties, sperm are low, blockage in testis
•women: blocked oviducts, no ovulation, Damaged gametes
Artificial insemination
Sperm is collected and placed into women’s vagina
-infertile couples
Surrogate mother
Woman carries a baby for an infertile couple
•one or both gametes of couple can be added (ivf or gift )
Gift
Brought together in oviduct and not glass
Super ovulation
Production of multiple eggs as a result of hormone treatment
•women’s follicle development is stimulated
Abstinence
Avoid intercourses to not have sti or child
Surgical sterilization
Make people infertile or sterile
•tubal ligation: in women / cuts off oviduct and tied them so egg disintegrates
•vasectomy: men/ ductus deferens is cut and tied so semen has no sperm
Contraceptive technologies
Changing balance of reproductive hormones in a WOMANS body
•pill, meds. Injection, or implants