Hormones to Treat Infertility

• What hormones control the release of an egg?

  FSH and LH
• What does FSH trigger in the ovaries?

  An egg to mature
• What does LH trigger in the menstrual cycle?

  The release of the mature egg
• What is a common issue that affects men regarding infertility?

  Reduced sperm count
• What is one treatment given to women struggling with infertility?

  FSH and LH fertility drugs
• What is the purpose of fertility drugs like FSH and LH?

  To increase ovulation chances
• What does IVF stand for?

  In vitro fertilization
• Where does fertilization take place during IVF?

  Outside the body
• What happens to the eggs after they are collected during IVF?

  They are fertilized in the laboratory
• What do fertilized eggs develop into during IVF?

  Embryos
• Where are embryos inserted after development in IVF?

  Into the mother's uterus
• What is one benefit of IVF?

  It allows women to have their own babies
• What is one problem associated with IVF success rates?

  They are not high
• Why is IVF considered emotionally stressful?

  It affects both parents significantly
• What is a physical demand of IVF on the mother?

  Collection of eggs and fertility drugs
• What is a risk associated with IVF regarding births?

  It can lead to multiple births
• What ethical issue arises from embryo handling in IVF?

  Many embryos are destroyed
• Why is IVF considered expensive?

  Costs are high for treatments
• What do some people believe about the money spent on IVF?

  It could be used for other medical issues
• What are the steps involved in IVF treatment?

  1. Mother treated with FSH and LH
  2. Several eggs mature
  3. Eggs collected from the mother
  4. Sperm collected from the father
  5. Eggs fertilized in the laboratory
  6. Fertilized eggs develop into embryos
  7. Embryos inserted into the mother's uterus
• What are the problems and issues surrounding IVF?

  • Low success rates
  • Emotional stress for parents
  • Physical demands on the mother
  • Risk of multiple births
  • Ethical concerns about embryo destruction
  • High costs of treatment
  • Opportunity cost for other medical treatments