Decoding Fertility: An In-Depth Guide to Reproductive Health Terms

Introduction to Fertility Terms Understanding fertility and reproductive health is vital for anyone exploring the path to parenthood. This comprehensive guide explains key terms in the realm of fertility, IVF, and surrogacy, helping you navigate this complex journey with clarity.

Essential Fertility Glossary:

• Abortion, Habitual: Repeated miscarriages, generally three or more.

• ACTH: A hormone influencing fertility, produced by the pituitary gland.

• Adhesion: Scar tissue potentially disrupting egg transport and implantation.

• Amenorrhea: The absence of menstrual periods.

• Androgens: Male sex hormones, significant in both male and female fertility.

• Aneuploidy: Chromosomal abnormalities in embryos.

• Antisperm Antibodies: Immune system cells that can impede sperm function.

• Artificial Insemination: A technique to enhance fertilization chances.

• Assisted Reproductive Technology (ART): Advanced medical treatments for fertility challenges.

• Azospermia: The absence of sperm in semen.

• Bicornuate Uterus: A congenital uterine malformation.

• Blastocyst: A stage of embryo development.

• Cervical Mucus: A key factor in natural fertilization.

• Clomiphene Citrate: A medication used to stimulate ovulation.

• Ectopic Pregnancy: A pregnancy outside the uterine cavity.

• Embryo Transfer: A critical step in IVF.

• Endometriosis: A common cause of infertility.

• Follicle Stimulating Hormone (FSH): Essential for reproductive processes.

• In Vitro Fertilization (IVF): A revolutionary fertility treatment.

• Ovulation: The release of a mature egg.

• Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS): A disorder affecting ovulation.

• Sperm Motility: A crucial factor in male fertility.

• Uterus: The organ where pregnancy develops.

• Zygote: The initial stage post-fertilization.
  
  

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