Reproductive Endocrinology Glossary

A blood test measuring the beta subunit of human chorionic gonadotropin hormone to confirm and monitor early pregnancy.

A cervix that maintains adequate closure throughout pregnancy, contrasted with cervical incompetence.

Diagnostic procedure involving sampling of the endometrial lining to assess hormonal effects and tissue quality.

Histological assessment of endometrial development to determine luteal phase adequacy and timing.

The uterine lining's readiness to accept embryo implantation. A critical factor in successful pregnancy achievement.

The measurement of the endometrial lining, typically assessed via transvaginal ultrasound to evaluate uterine receptivit...

Ovarian cyst containing endometrial tissue and blood, associated with endometriosis and fertility impairment.

Frozen embryo transfer; the process of thawing previously cryopreserved embryos and transferring them in a subsequent cy...

Immature egg cell arrested in the first meiotic division, requiring maturation before fertilization.

The stage of meiotic division where mature oocytes arrest prior to fertilization, representing optimal timing for intrac...

The surgical procedure to collect mature eggs from ovarian follicles. A key step in assisted reproductive technology cyc...

Genetic analysis of embryos before transfer to detect chromosomal or genetic abnormalities.

Laboratory assay using hamster eggs to evaluate human sperm's ability to penetrate and fertilize.