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Glossary

Glossary

Traveling in the world of fertility is sometimes like traveling to a foreign country where a foreign language is spoken.

A language that has many medical terms that can sometimes sound technical and complex.

If this language seems difficult to you or you feel that you do not understand what the doctors are telling you or what you are reading, do not worry!

We have prepared for you the following fertility glossary, which includes all the medical terms related to fertility, formulated in simple and understandable words.

You can search for what you want in alphabetical order and the answer will be presented in front of you!

If you still do not find what you are looking for, please send us a message and we will make sure to update the glossary.

 

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There are currently 10 names in this directory beginning with the letter E.
ECTOPIC PREGNANCY
A pregnancy implanted outside the cavity of the womb; most often in the fallopian tube. This is also termed a tubal pregnancy. This can usually be diagnosed in its early stages by following the pregnancy hormone, βHCG, very closely during the early part of pregnancy. Left undiagnosed and untreated, an ectopic pregnancy can have serious medical consequences.
EGG RETRIEVAL
The procedure during an IVF cycle where the oocytes (eggs) are harvested through a minimally-invasive surgical procedure. This is done under light anesthesia so that the women are sleeping during the entire process. Typically takes about 30 minutes total.
EMBRYO
The term used to describe the early stages of fetal growth. Strictly defined from the second to the ninth week of pregnancy, but often used to designate any time after conception.
EMBRYO TRANSFER
The procedure of transferring embryos back into the endometrial cavity (womb) of a woman during an IVF cycle. It occurs on the third or fifth day after an egg retrieval or on the appropriate day of a ‘frozen’ cycle.
ENDOMETRIAL BIOPSY
The extraction of a small piece of tissue from the endometrium (lining of the womb) for microscopic examination.
ENDOMETRIAL CAVITY
The space inside the womb that is created by its inner lining.
ENDOMETRIOSIS
The presence of endometrial tissue (tissue that normally lines the womb) in abnormal locations such as the ovaries, fallopian tubes and abdominal cavity. These lesions lead to local irritation and inflammation that can cause scarring to occur which can bind-up pelvic organs to the point of dysfunction and pain.
ENDOMETRIUM
The inner lining of the womb that responds to female hormones during the menstrual cycle and treatment cycles. This lining, when properly prepared, forms the area of attachment and implantation of the embryo. A portion of this lining is shed each month with menstruation.
EPIDIDYMIS
The portion of the male genital tract next to the testis where sperm maturation is partially accomplished. Receives sperm from the testis and continues as the ductus (vas) deferens.
ESTRADIOL (OR OESTRADIOL)
The principal hormone produced by the growing ovarian follicle. It is frequently measured in the blood to gauge the strength and development of the follicles during treatment cycles.