hormones to treat infertility

• What should you be able to describe by the end of the video on hormones and infertility?

  How hormones are used to treat infertility and the problems around IVF
• What does FSH trigger in the ovaries?

  It triggers an egg to mature
• What hormones are primarily involved in controlling the release of an egg?

  FSH and LH
• What does LH trigger in the menstrual cycle?

  It triggers the mature egg to be released
• What is a common issue that many people face regarding fertility?

  Some men have a reduced sperm count and some women find it difficult to conceive
• What is the purpose of the fertility drug that includes FSH and LH?

  To cause the woman to ovulate more than usual
• What is in vitro fertilization (IVF)?

  Fertilization that takes place outside the body
• What happens to the eggs during IVF after they are collected from the mother?

  Sperm from the father is used to fertilize the eggs in the laboratory
• Where are the embryos inserted after they develop?

  Into the mother's uterus
• What happens to the fertilized eggs during IVF?

  They develop into embryos
• What is one benefit of IVF?

  It gives a woman the chance to have a baby of her own
• What are three possible problems associated with IVF?

  Low success rates, emotional stress, and physical demands on the mother
• Why can IVF lead to multiple births?

  Because several embryos may be implanted
• What ethical issue arises from the embryos created during IVF?

  Many embryos are destroyed and some people find that unethical
• What is a financial concern regarding IVF?

  IVF is expensive and some believe the money could be spent on other medical issues
• What is the role of FSH in the menstrual cycle?

  FSH triggers an egg to mature in one of the ovaries
• What is the role of LH in the menstrual cycle?

  LH triggers the mature egg to be released