IVF

• 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 a baby
• How can hormones increase fertility?

  By stimulating egg maturation and ovulation
• 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 does LH stand for?

  Luteinizing Hormone
• What is the role of LH in fertility?

  It stimulates ovulation
• On which day of the menstrual cycle does ovulation typically occur?

  Day 14
• What is IVF?

  In vitro fertilization
• What does "in vitro" mean?

  Outside the body, like in a test tube
• What is the first stage of IVF?

  Administering FSH and LH to stimulate eggs
• What happens after the eggs are collected in IVF?

  They are fertilized by sperm 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 an embryo?

  A tiny ball of cells
• What happens to embryos after they are grown?

  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; success is low
• 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 miscarriage and stillbirth
• Why do some people oppose IVF?

  It can result in unused embryos being destroyed
• What ethical concern is associated with IVF?

  Potential destruction of embryos with life
• How have advances in technology improved IVF?

  They have increased success rates and allowed genetic testing
• What can genetic testing on embryos determine?

  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 illegal