IVF and the fertility drug

• What should you be able to describe by the end of the video?

  How hormones treat infertility and IVF issues
• 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 mature egg to be released
• What is a common issue that affects men regarding infertility?

  Reduced sperm count
• What is a common issue that affects women regarding infertility?

  Difficulty to conceive
• What is the purpose of FSH and LH in fertility treatment?

  To cause ovulation more than usual
• What is the term for fertilization that occurs outside the body?

  In vitro fertilization (IVF)
• What happens to the eggs during IVF after they are collected?

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

  Embryos
• Where are the embryos inserted after development in IVF?

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

  It allows a woman to have her own baby
• What are three possible problems with IVF?

  Low success rates, emotional stress, multiple births
• Why is IVF considered emotionally stressful?

  Due to the uncertainty and pressure involved
• What physical demands does IVF place on the mother?

  Fertility drugs and egg collection
• What is a risk associated with multiple births in IVF?

  It can be risky for both mother and babies
• What ethical issue arises from embryo handling in IVF?

  Many embryos are destroyed
• Why is IVF considered expensive?

  Due to the costs of treatments and procedures
• What do some people believe about the money spent on IVF?

  It could be spent on other medical issues
• Where can students find questions on hormone uses for infertility?

  In the revision workbook
• What are the steps involved in IVF treatment?

  1. Treat mother with FSH and LH
  2. Collect mature eggs from mother
  3. Collect sperm from father
  4. Fertilize eggs in the laboratory
  5. Develop embryos
  6. Insert embryos into mother's uterus