Navigating fertility treatment can feel overwhelming, especially when you come across unfamiliar medical terms. At ConceptionIVF, we believe every patient should feel informed, confident, and empowered at every step of their fertility journey.
This glossary provides clear, easy-to-understand definitions of the most common fertility, diagnostic, hormonal, and IVF-related terms you may hear during your care.
Bands of scar tissue inside the pelvis that can affect the fallopian tubes or uterus, sometimes causing infertility.
A blood test that measures ovarian reserve (how many eggs remain).
An ultrasound measurement of the number of small follicles in the ovaries — another indicator of egg quantity.
A laboratory technique where a tiny opening is made in the embryo’s outer shell to help implantation.
Your resting temperature, sometimes used to track ovulation patterns.
A blood test that confirms pregnancy and measures the progression of early pregnancy.
An embryo that has divided into 2, 4, or 8 cells by Day 2 or 3 of development.
Freezing eggs, sperm, or embryos for future use
Regular ultrasounds and blood tests to track follicle growth and hormone levels during treatment.
Eggs or sperm used from a donor when needed for conception due to medical or genetic reasons.
A testing cycle that focuses on evaluating hormones, ovulation, and reproductive health before treatment.
A short procedure to collect mature eggs from the ovaries during an IVF cycle.
Placement of an embryo into the uterus, usually on Day 3 or Day 5 (blastocyst stage).
The lining of the uterus where an embryo implants.
A test that helps determine the optimal day for embryo transfer.
A fluid-filled sac in the ovary that contains a developing egg.
A hormone that stimulates follicle growth; used to assess ovarian function.
Reproductive cells — egg and sperm.
Fertility medications used to stimulate the ovaries during IUI or IVF.
An injection used to mature eggs before retrieval or ovulation.
Imaging tests that check if the fallopian tubes are open.
A single sperm is injected directly into an egg — commonly used in IVF to improve fertilization.
A fertility treatment where prepared sperm is placed into the uterus at ovulation.
When an embryo attaches to the uterine lining.
A hormonal rise that triggers ovulation.
The second half of the menstrual cycle, after ovulation.
A measure of how well sperm are able to swim.
A measure of sperm shape and structure.
Medications used to stimulate or regulate ovulation.
Testing embryos for chromosomal abnormalities or specific genetic conditions before transfer.
A hormone essential for implantation and early pregnancy.
Two or more miscarriages; requires specialized evaluation.
A fertility specialist trained in advanced reproductive treatments.
A test assessing sperm count, motility, and morphology.
Part of the IVF cycle where medications encourage multiple follicles to grow.
A detailed pelvic ultrasound used frequently in fertility testing and monitoring.
Couples actively attempting pregnancy.
Also known as the endometrium; crucial for embryo implantation.
Refers to an embryo or pregnancy progressing normally.
A fertilized egg before it begins dividing into multiple cells.
Fertility treatment is a life-changing journey. Understanding the terms your doctor uses helps you:
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