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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 2 names in this directory beginning with the letter S.
Semen Analysis
The examination of the male ejaculate under the microscope to determine -amongst others- the number of sperm, their ability to move forward (motility) and their shape (morphology). The semen analysis is one of the cornerstones of the evaluation of couples experiencing infertility. The sperm counts, motility and morphology all provide important information about how the sperm will perform in treatment cycles.
Single Embryo Transfer (SET) or Elective Single Embryos Transfer (eSET)
A specific definition of only transferring a single embryo at the culmination of an IVF cycle. This is appropriate only for some women and it is different from the conventional practice of transferring more than one embryo. Traditional embryo transfer strategies include the idea of transferring as many embryos as is deemed safe for each individual woman. Traditional strategies expose women to the possibility of having more than one baby, such as twins or more.