Did you know that around 15% of couples around the world find it difficult to conceive? If you are trying to conceive for more than 12 months, your doctor may refer you to a reproductive specialist. Here are 10 fertility terms you need to know to help you make your next appointments:<\/p>\n
1.Reproductive Medicine Specialist<\/strong>
\nSpecialist in infertility, with specialized training in all forms of advanced reproductive techniques.
\n2. Hysterosalpingography (HSG)<\/strong>
\nThis is an x-ray that shows the uterus and fallopian tubes, giving useful information about their function. The duration of this test is only a few minutes, but it can cause discomfort and cramps.
\n3.Indometrial insemination (IUI)<\/strong>
\nWhen the woman is near ovulation, the Reproductive Medicine Specialist will take the highest quality sperm from the sample and inject it into the uterus. This will facilitate and increase the chance of fertilization.
\n4.In vitro fertilization (IVF)<\/strong> In vitro fertilization is a process of fertilization, in which sperm and eggs are combined outside the woman's body, in the embryonic laboratory. Once the fetus is created, it is implanted in the uterus.
\n5. Transvaginal ultrasound<\/strong>
\nIt is an ultrasound used to examine a woman's uterus, ovaries and cervix.
\n6. Egg recovery<\/strong>
\nA few weeks before this procedure, the woman starts a medication to stimulate the growth of eggs inside the ovaries. It is closely monitored through blood tests and ultrasound. While under anesthesia, the doctor inserts a small needle into the ovaries to extract the eggs. This process usually takes 20-30 minutes.
\n7. Cryopreservation<\/strong>
\nCryopreservation is the process of cooling embryos or ova. These can be used for future IVF cycles, if desired.
\n8. Embryo transfer<\/strong> It is the moment when the embryos are transferred from the laboratory to their natural environment, ie the uterus
\n9. Human chorionic gonadotropin (HCG)<\/strong>
\nIt is a hormone that supports the normal growth of an egg in a woman's ovaries and stimulates the release of the egg during ovulation.
\n10.Clomid<\/strong>
\nClomid is a drug that can be used to stimulate ovulation and is commonly used in conjunction with insemination.<\/p>\n