How IVF Works
In Vitro Fertilisation (IVF) is a medical procedure that helps couples conceive by fertilising eggs in a lab.
Which two hormones are used in the first stage of IVF to stimulate egg release?
What is How IVF Works?
"In vitro fertilization (IVF) is a process of fertilization where an egg is combined with sperm outside the body, in vitro."
Which hormone causes maturation of an egg in the ovary?
Which hormone stimulates ovulation?
Which two hormones are involved in maintaining the uterus lining?
The IVF Process
Mother is given FSH and LH to stimulate the maturation of several eggs.
Eggs are collected and fertilised with the father's sperm in a laboratory.
One or two embryos are inserted back into the mother's uterus.
IVF is emotionally and physically stressful and has a relatively low success rate.
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