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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 6 names in this directory beginning with the letter P.
PITUITARY GLAND
A small organ at the base of the brain that secretes many hormones, including LH and FSH, in response to signals from the hypothalamus.
POLYCYSTIC OVARIAN SYNDROME (PCOS)
A common endocrinologic condition that causes hormonal imbalances in women of reproductive age. It can lead to dysfunctional ovulation and infertility, weight gain, pre-diabetes and an increase in the male hormone, testosterone.
POLYP (endometrial)
An overgrowth of the glandular surface of the endometrium. Polyps are often resected by hysteroscopic surgery to remove any impediments to implantation.
POST-COITAL TEST (PCT)
The microscopic analysis of a sample of vaginal and cervical secretions that has been collected after sexual intercourse. This test allows your physician to see if sperm survive in your reproductive tract. It has largely been replaced by the semen analysis.
PRE-IMPLANTATION GENETIC TESTING (PGT)
A technique for identifying genetic or chromosomal information about embryos before transferring them back to a patient’s endometrial cavity (the womb). It entails taking a biopsy of the embryo on day three or on day 5 after egg retrieval. PGD can be employed to identify embryos that carry a genetic disease that may be asymptomatically carried by the parents or it may be used to improve pregnancy outcomes in selected women.
PROGESTERONE
A hormone produced by the ovary which prepares the uterus for implantation and supports the early pregnancy.