Reproductive Medicine Glossary

The inability of a transferred embryo to implant in the endometrium despite apparently normal conditions.

The brief period when the endometrium is optimally prepared to receive a blastocyst for implantation.

Assisted reproductive technique where a single sperm is directly injected into an egg.

Chromosomal analysis used to identify genetic abnormalities that may affect fertility or pregnancy outcomes.

A minimally invasive surgical procedure using a thin, lighted camera to examine and treat pelvic organs.

A condition where the luteal phase is too short or progesterone production is insufficient to support implantation.

Hormonal supplementation to maintain the uterine lining after embryo transfer.

Hormonal supplementation during the post-ovulation phase to maintain the uterine lining and support early pregnancy.

The rapid rise in luteinizing hormone that triggers ovulation in natural cycles.

Genetic analysis of mitochondrial DNA to assess oocyte quality and predict IVF outcomes.

Experimental technique to prevent transmission of mitochondrial diseases by replacing defective mitochondria. Also calle...

Trial procedure performed before actual embryo transfer to assess uterine anatomy and determine optimal transfer techniq...

Early embryonic stage consisting of 16-32 cells before blastocyst formation.

Surgical removal of uterine fibroids while preserving the uterus. May be performed via laparoscopy, hysteroscopy, or ope...

Ovarian Hyperstimulation Syndrome - a potentially serious complication of fertility treatments causing enlarged ovaries...

A condition characterized by a low concentration of sperm in semen, typically below 15 million sperm per milliliter.

The female reproductive cell; an immature egg cell retrieved during fertility treatments or naturally released during ov...

Process of egg development from immature to fertilizable state, typically triggered by hormonal surge.

Experimental fertility preservation technique involving removal, freezing, and later reimplantation of ovarian tissue. P...

Surgical procedure using laser or electrocautery to create small holes in polycystic ovaries to restore ovulation.

Iatrogenic complication of fertility treatment characterized by enlarged ovaries and fluid accumulation.

Assessment of a woman's remaining egg quantity and quality using hormonal and ultrasound markers.

Medical treatment using medications to stimulate ovulation in women with ovulatory disorders.

The transvaginal ultrasound-guided retrieval of mature oocytes from ovarian follicles.