Explain FSH-driven superovulation and interpret the stages from egg collection to embryo culture and transfer in IB Biology HL D3.1.7 IVF questions.
Outline the process of in vitro fertilization (IVF).
a. (at the start) drugs/hormones given to stop ovulation;
b. ovarian hyperstimulation / fertility drugs/hormones/named drug injected in mother;
c. development of multiple follicles;
d. induction of egg maturation;
e. retrieval of eggs through (minor) surgery;
f. sperm collected (in vitro);
g. fertilization in vitro of egg and sperm;
h. (if sperm count is low) intracytoplasmic sperm injection (ICSI) is performed;
i. fertilized egg is grown in medium;
j. fertilized egg is introduced/implanted in uterus;