IVF
Name 2 reasons why women seek IVF
Women often seek IVF if they experience:
- blocked or severely damaged fallopian tubes (fallopian tubes are a critical passageway for an egg and sperm to meet, as well as for an embyro to proceed to the uterus, hence the functionality and health of your fallopian tubes heavily impacts your fertility).
-Edometriosis, an illness where endometrium-like tissue forms outside the uterus
-Primary Ovarian Insuficiency → individuals ovaries stop functioning before 40 years of age, the ovaries stop releasing eggs or do so irregularly
What are the chances of birth defects when using ICSI?
6-8%
What syndrome/illness does clomiphene citrate treat?
polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS)
How can climate change indirectly impact fertility?
Climate change can indirectly influence fertility by affecting factors such as temperature extremes, air quality, water availability, and food security.
What is ectopic pregnancy which can be caused by IVF?
When baby grows outside of womb/uterus
Which medical condition or circumstance might prompt the use of sperm injection techniques for assisted reproduction?
issues with sperm quantity, quality as well as motility
What do your fertility issues have to be related to in order for clomid to work?
Ovulation
name 1 good impact IVF had on society
Allow couples to build families, reduce stigma around fertility issues and spark conversations about reproductive health
Name 2 benefits of IVF
How are IVF and ICSI different?
in IVF the egg and sperm are combined and fertilization takes place naturally as the sperm penetrates the egg by itself, however, in ICSI, a single sperm cell is directly injected into a mature egg, bypassing potential obstacles in the fertilzation process
-IVF is also used for male and female infertility, while ICSI focuses primarily on aiding in situations where male infertility is present
What aspect of Clomiphene Citrate makes it more accessible to a larger demographic of people seeking fertility assistance?
It's affordability.
What role do genetics and genetic screening play in fertility treatments?
Ensuring the baby is healthy, they are crucial for couples with a history of genetic conditions
Which advanced technology used in IVF helps examine embryos for genetic abnormalities that could lead to a higher risk of miscarriage?
Preimplantation Genetic Testing (PGT)
How does ICSI overcome issues with eggs having thicker-than-normal outer shells?
By directly injecting sperm into the egg
What part of the uterus can clomid thin?
Endometrium/lining
true or false - fertility treatments would still exist without the advancements of medical technology
False.