Practise IB Biology HL D3.1.7 by explaining hormonal stimulation and tracing IVF from egg collection through in-vitro fertilization, embryo culture and uterine transfer.
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;