Infertility
- Created by: frejwhit
- Created on: 05-06-19 18:50
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- Infertility
- fertility treatments
- clomifene
- fertility drug
- triggers ovulation by causing an increase on the release of FSH
- helps follicle mature into an egg cell
- increases concentration of LH to cause ovulation
- IVF
- FHS & LH are given to stimulate the growth of lots of eggs
- eggs collected before being fertilised in a dish in a lab
- fertilised using sperm from the father
- eggs grow into embryos and implanted into woman's uterus
- clomifene
- Disadvantage of fertility treatments
- stress
- can place high levels of emotional and physical stress on patients and families
- Multiple pregnancies
- can result in multiple pregnancies if more embryos are implanted
- can put mother and children at risk
- expensive
- not guaranteed to work
- very expensive
- success rates aren't high
- many attempts may be needed
- stress
- fertility treatments
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