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: In [[In Vitro Fertilisation|in vitro fertilisation]] the [[sperm]] and [[ovum]] are combined in a [[Petri Dish|petri dish]] before being placed into the [[uterus]]. | : In [[In Vitro Fertilisation|in vitro fertilisation]] the [[sperm]] and [[ovum]] are combined in a [[Petri Dish|petri dish]] before being placed into the [[uterus]]. | ||
Latest revision as of 18:38, 9 January 2020
Contents
Key Stage 4
Meaning
Fertility treatments are methods for improving the chances of conception and implantation.
About Fertility Treatments
- Sometimes it is difficult for a female to become pregnant. This can happen when either the male or the female has 'fertility issues'.
- There are some fertility treatments which can help improve the chance of conception.
- In in vitro fertilisation the sperm and ovum are combined in a petri dish before being placed into the uterus.
References
AQA
- Fertility treatment, pages 24, 162-3, 167-8, GCSE Biology, Hodder, AQA
- Fertility treatments, page 79, GCSE Biology; The Revision Guide, CGP, AQA
- Fertility treatments, pages 20-1, GCSE Combined Science Trilogy 2, Hodder, AQA
- Fertility treatments; Ethical issues, pages 25-6, GCSE Combined Science Trilogy 2, Hodder, AQA