Assisted Reproduction Techniques

Flashcards covering key concepts and terminology related to Assisted Reproductive Techniques (ART) as discussed in the lecture.

Assisted Reproductive Techniques (ART)

Medical procedures used to treat infertility by manipulating eggs, sperm, or embryos.

Subfertility

Reduced fertility leading to fewer options for conception compared to normal fertility.

Donor eggs/sperm

Gametes provided by individuals other than the intended parents, used for conception.

Surrogacy

A method of assisted reproduction where another woman carries and gives birth to a baby for intended parents.

Intrauterine insemination (IUI)

A non-embryo-culture ART method that involves placing sperm directly into a woman's uterus.

In-Vitro Fertilisation (IVF)

An embryo culture method where fertilization occurs outside the body in a controlled environment.

Gamete Retrieval

The process of collecting eggs and sperm for assisted reproductive techniques.

Embryo Transfer

The process of placing an embryo into the uterus after IVF.

Ovarian stimulation

Using hormonal therapy to enhance the number of eggs produced by the ovaries.

Capacitation

The process by which sperm undergo physiological changes necessary for fertilization.

Intracytoplasmic sperm injection (ICSI)

A technique that involves injecting a single sperm directly into an egg.

Ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome (OHSS)

A potential complication from fertility treatments characterized by swollen and painful ovaries.

Preimplantation Genetic Diagnosis (PGD)

Testing embryos for genetic diseases before implantation during IVF.

Cryopreservation

The process of freezing eggs, sperm, or embryos for future use.

Success Rates

The likelihood of achieving pregnancy and live birth through assisted reproduction techniques.

Psychological effects of ART

Mental health impacts that can be associated with infertility treatments.