Assisted Reproductive Technology Glossary

A systematic medication regimen designed to stimulate multiple follicle development for oocyte retrieval in ART cycles.

Twisting of the ovary and fallopian tube causing compromised blood flow, often occurring as a complication of ovarian st...

Medical treatment to stimulate ovulation in women with anovulatory disorders.

Medication administered to induce final oocyte maturation and ovulation, typically hCG or GnRH agonist.

A genetic testing procedure that analyzes polar bodies extruded from eggs to assess maternal chromosomal contributions.

A common endocrine disorder characterized by irregular ovulation, hyperandrogenism, and polycystic ovarian morphology.

Genetic screening of embryos before transfer to identify chromosomal or genetic abnormalities.

The developmental stage approximately 18 hours post-fertilization when male and female pronuclei are visible before fusi...

A medical specialist trained in obstetrics and gynecology with additional subspecialty training in reproductive endocrin...

Surgical interventions designed to correct anatomical abnormalities or remove pathology that impairs natural conception...

Surgical removal of one or both fallopian tubes, often performed before IVF in cases of hydrosalpinx or ectopic pregnanc...

The practice of transferring only one embryo during an IVF cycle to reduce multiple pregnancy risks.

The biochemical and physiological changes sperm undergo in the female reproductive tract to become capable of fertilizin...

The assessment of sperm shape and structure as part of semen analysis to evaluate male fertility potential.

Laboratory processing techniques to isolate motile, morphologically normal sperm for use in assisted reproduction proced...

The specific medication regimen and monitoring schedule used for controlled ovarian stimulation in ART cycles.

Excess good-quality embryos remaining after fresh embryo transfer that are suitable for cryopreservation and future use.

Abnormal sperm morphology characterized by a high percentage of malformed sperm cells in semen analysis.

Surgical procedure to obtain testicular tissue for sperm retrieval or diagnostic evaluation of azoospermia.

A surgical procedure to retrieve sperm directly from testicular tissue in men with azoospermia for use in ICSI.

The ultrasound-guided procedure to collect mature oocytes from ovarian follicles through the vaginal wall.

A procedure to remove cells from the outer layer of a blastocyst for genetic testing without affecting the inner cell ma...

Congenital malformations of the uterine structure that can affect fertility and pregnancy outcomes.

Infertility caused by structural or functional abnormalities of the uterus that prevent implantation or pregnancy mainte...