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 the term for the combination of FSH and LH given to women?

  Fertility drug
• How does the fertility drug affect a woman's chances of pregnancy?

  Increases chances of becoming pregnant
• 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 do fertilized eggs develop into during IVF?

  Embryos
• What happens to the embryos after they are developed?

  They are inserted into the mother's uterus
• What is one benefit of IVF?

  Gives a woman a chance to have a baby
• What is one problem associated with IVF success rates?

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

  It is stressful for both parents
• What is a physical demand of IVF on the mother?

  Collection of eggs
• What is a risk associated with multiple births in IVF?

  Risky for both babies and mother
• What ethical issue arises from embryo handling in IVF?

  Many embryos are destroyed
• Why is IVF considered expensive?

  High costs associated with the treatment
• What do some people believe the money spent on IVF could be used for instead?

  Treatments for cancer
• Where can students find questions on hormone uses for infertility?

  In the revision workbook
• What is the main focus of the video lesson?

  Hormones and IVF issues