What is IVF? #62

• 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
• What hormones are used to increase fertility?

  FSH and LH are used to increase fertility
• 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?

  Their eggs may not mature properly
• How can low FSH levels be treated?

  By giving FSH in pill form
• What is the role of LH in fertility?

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

  Day 14
• What is IVF?

  In vitro fertilization, outside the body
• What does "in vitro" mean?

  Outside the body, like in a test tube
• What are the first steps in the IVF process?

  Administer FSH and LH to stimulate egg maturation
• 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 from fertilized eggs
• What happens to embryos after they grow in IVF?

  One or more are inserted into the uterus
• What is a major pro of IVF?

  It allows infertile couples to have children
• What is a significant con of IVF?

  It does not always work, with low success rates
• 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 are common
• What is a risk associated with multiple births from IVF?

  Higher risk of complications like miscarriage
• Why do some people oppose IVF?

  It can result in unused embryos being destroyed
• What recent advances have improved IVF success rates?

  Improvements in microscope technologies
• What can genetic tests on embryos determine?

  They can identify diseases and characteristics
• What is a concern regarding genetic testing in IVF?

  It might lead to designer babies
• Is it legal to create designer babies in the UK?

  No, it is currently illegal
• What is the overall message of the video?

  IVF can help infertile couples but has risks