The Menstrual Cycle Flashcards

1
Q

What is FSH?

A

Follicle Stimulating Hormone stimulates ovulation.

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2
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What is Leutenising Hormone

A

LH releases the egg.

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3
Q

What is oestrogen

A

Oestrogen builds up to stimulate LH

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4
Q

What is progesterone

A

Builds up the lining of the uterus and if there is no egg it will break down

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5
Q

What are the advantages of IVF

A

You can get a baby

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6
Q

What are the disadvantages of IVF

A

You have to use a lot of drugs

The drugs have side effects

Very expensive

Doesn’t always work (40% success rate)

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