Reproductive Medicine Glossary

An IVF stimulation regimen using GnRH agonist for pituitary suppression before ovarian stimulation.

Anti-Müllerian Hormone - a hormone that indicates ovarian reserve and egg quantity in women.

Chromosomal abnormality involving an incorrect number of chromosomes in embryos or gametes.

The absence of ovulation in a menstrual cycle, a common cause of female infertility requiring specific treatment approac...

Ultrasound measurement of small ovarian follicles used to assess ovarian reserve.

Assisted Reproductive Technology - medical procedures used to treat infertility and achieve pregnancy.

A laboratory technique that creates an opening in the zona pellucida to facilitate embryo implantation.

The complete absence of sperm in the ejaculate, classified as either obstructive or non-obstructive.

Blood test measuring the beta subunit of human chorionic gonadotropin to confirm pregnancy.

A very early pregnancy loss detected only by blood hormone levels without clinical or ultrasound evidence of pregnancy.

An early-stage embryo, typically 5-6 days after fertilization, consisting of about 100 cells arranged in a hollow sphere...

Fertility impairment due to cervical abnormalities affecting sperm transport. May involve cervical mucus quality or stru...

The early embryonic development phase characterized by cell division without significant size increase.

Oral ovulation induction medication that blocks estrogen receptors to stimulate follicle development. Brand names includ...

The embryonic process where individual blastomeres lose distinct borders and form a tightly packed cell mass.

Educational approach in reproductive medicine focusing on demonstrated skills rather than time-based curriculum completi...

The use of fertility medications to stimulate multiple follicle development during an IVF cycle.

The process of freezing and storing gametes, embryos, or reproductive tissue at extremely low temperatures for future us...

Statistical measure of live births achieved per patient over multiple treatment cycles. Used to assess long-term treatme...

The structure consisting of an egg cell surrounded by supporting cumulus cells, retrieved during egg collection procedur...

Regular tracking of ovarian response and endometrial development during fertility treatment cycles.

Embryo transfer performed three days after fertilization when embryos are at the cleavage stage.

The transfer of blastocyst-stage embryos to the uterus five days after fertilization.

Reduced number or quality of remaining eggs in the ovaries relative to chronological age.