IVF (In vitro fertilisation)

• What is the purpose of contraceptives?

  To reduce fertility and prevent pregnancy
• What issue do some women face regarding fertility?

  Some women are naturally infertile but want children
• What hormones are used to increase fertility?

  • Follicle Stimulating Hormone (FSH)
  • Luteinizing Hormone (LH)
• What does FSH stand for?

  Follicle Stimulating Hormone
• What does FSH do in women?

  It stimulates the ovaries to mature eggs
• What happens if a woman has low levels of FSH?

  Her eggs may not mature properly
• How can low FSH levels be treated?

  By giving FSH in pill form
• What is the role of LH in fertility treatment?

  It stimulates ovulation, releasing the egg
• When does ovulation typically occur in the menstrual cycle?

  On day 14 of the menstrual cycle
• What is IVF?

  In vitro fertilization, outside the body
• What does "in vitro" mean?

  Outside the body, like in a test tube
• What are the first steps in the IVF process?

  Administer FSH and LH to mature eggs
• How are eggs fertilized in IVF?

  By sperm from the father in a lab
• What is ICSI?

  Intracytoplasmic sperm injection
• When is ICSI used in IVF?

  When the man has a low sperm count
• What happens to fertilized eggs in IVF?

  They are placed in an incubator to grow
• What is done with embryos after they grow?

  They are inserted into the mother's uterus
• What is a major pro of IVF?

  It allows infertile couples to have children
• What is a significant con of IVF?

  It doesn't always work, with low success rates
• What is the success rate of IVF in the UK?

  One in four
• What are some physical side effects of IVF?

  Abdominal pain and vomiting
• What is a risk associated with multiple births from IVF?

  Higher risk of complications like miscarriage
• Why do some people oppose IVF?

  It can result in unused embryos being destroyed
• What recent advances have improved IVF success rates?

  Improvements in microscope technologies
• What can genetic testing of embryos reveal?

  Diseases and characteristics like gender
• What is a concern regarding genetic testing in IVF?

  It may lead to designer babies
• Is it legal to create designer babies in the UK?

  No, it is currently illegal
• What are the pros and cons of IVF?

  Pros:

  • Allows infertile couples to have children

  
  

  Cons:

  • Low success rates
  • Emotional and physical stress
  • Risk of multiple births
  • Ethical concerns about unused embryos