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 a mature egg
• What is a common issue faced by 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 occur during IVF?

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

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

  Embryos
• Where are embryos inserted after development in IVF?

  Into the mother's uterus
• What is one problem associated with IVF success rates?

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

  It is demanding for both parents
• What physical demands does IVF place on the mother?

  Fertility drugs and egg collection
• 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 do some people oppose the cost of IVF?

  They believe funds could aid other treatments
• What type of questions can be found in the revision workbook?

  Questions on hormone uses for infertility
• What hormones are involved in the menstrual cycle?

  FSH and LH
• What role do estrogen and progesterone play in fertility?

  They regulate the menstrual cycle
• What is the process of egg maturation and ovulation?

  FSH triggers maturation, LH triggers ovulation
• What are the implications of multiple births in IVF?

  They pose risks for mother and babies
• What is the emotional impact of infertility treatments?

  They can be very stressful for parents
• What are the financial aspects of IVF treatments?

  IVF can be very expensive
• What ethical considerations surround embryo destruction?

  Some find it unethical to destroy embryos
• How does natural conception differ from IVF?

  IVF occurs outside the body
• What role does sperm play in fertilization during IVF?

  Sperm fertilizes the eggs in the lab
• What laboratory procedures are involved in IVF?

  Collecting eggs and fertilizing them