Lesson 3 of 3
Fertility and infertility
This lesson will focus on the possible causes and potential treatments for infertility, including IVF. This lesson covers some content that may be a sensitive topic for you. We recommend checking with a trusted adult before starting or doing the lesson with a trusted adult nearby.
Lesson 3 of 3
Fertility and infertility
This lesson will focus on the possible causes and potential treatments for infertility, including IVF. This lesson covers some content that may be a sensitive topic for you. We recommend checking with a trusted adult before starting or doing the lesson with a trusted adult nearby.
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Lesson details
Key learning points
- What is meant by 'fertility' and 'infertility'
- Common causes of 'infertility'
Content guidance
- Contains sexual content.
Supervision
Adult supervision suggested
Licence
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5 Questions
Q1.Infertility is generally defined as not being able to reproduce (get pregnant) despite having regular ..... sex.
Infertility is generally defined as not being able to reproduce (get pregnant) despite having regular ..... sex.
Unfaithful.
Unhelpful.
Q2.Having a low ..... count might cause infertility in males.
Having a low ..... count might cause infertility in males.
Blood.
Cell.
Q3.Lifestyle can affect fertility.
Lifestyle can affect fertility.
False.
Q4.Fertility treatment is treatment that will try to help someone (or a couple)...
Fertility treatment is treatment that will try to help someone (or a couple)...
Become healthier.
Deal with stress.
Q5.Fertility treatment is less likely to be successful if the female is older.
Fertility treatment is less likely to be successful if the female is older.
False.
5 Questions
Q1.How many couples have trouble conceiving?
How many couples have trouble conceiving?
1 in 17
1 in 3
Q2.One cause of infertility is lack of regular...
One cause of infertility is lack of regular...
Endometrium.
Sleep.
Q3.Drug misuse can affect fertility.
Drug misuse can affect fertility.
False.
Q4.IVF stands for...
IVF stands for...
In very fertilisation.
In vitro foetus.
Q5.The success rate of IVF in under 35 year olds is just under...
The success rate of IVF in under 35 year olds is just under...
One half.
One quarter.