Hormones to treat infertility

• 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 release of the mature egg
• What is a common issue faced by men regarding infertility?

  Reduced sperm count
• What is a common issue faced by women regarding infertility?

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

  To cause ovulation
• What is a fertility drug?

  A combination of FSH and LH
• What does IVF stand for?

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

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

  They are fertilized in the laboratory
• What develops from the fertilized eggs in IVF?

  Embryos
• What is done with the embryos after they develop?

  They are inserted 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 emotionally stressful for parents?

  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 babies and mother
• What happens to embryos that are not transferred during IVF?

  Many are destroyed
• Why do some people find the destruction of embryos unethical?

  It raises moral concerns about life
• What is a financial concern regarding IVF?

  It is expensive compared to other treatments
• 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