| Fimbria |
The delicate ends of the fallopian tubes that
help pick up the egg from the ovary. |
| Follicle Fluid |
filled sac in the ovary that contains a developing
egg. |
| Follicle Stimulating Hormone (FSH) |
A hormone from the pituitary which causes
follicle growth and egg development within the ovary. |
| Gamete |
A reproductive cell (eggs in a woman and sperm
in a man). |
| Gamete lntrafallopian Transfer (GIFT) |
An infertility treatment that includes ovarian
stimulation, egg retrieval, and gamete (sperm and egg) transfer
to one or both fallopian tubes by laparoscopic surgery. |
| Human Chorionic Gonadotropin (hCG) |
A hormone secreted by the pregnancy. The
presence of this hormone in the woman's blood or urine represents
a positive pregnancy test. HCG is also given as a medication
in an ART cycle to trigger egg maturation and to mimic an
LH surge |
| Implantation |
The process of embryo attachment to the uterine
lining or endometrium. |
| Incubate |
To maintain eggs, sperm or embryos under controlled
conditions (temperature, humidity and gaseous environment)
favorable for development. |
| Inseminate |
Placing eggs and sperm together in order for
fertilization to occur. |
| In Vitro Fertilization (IVF) |
An infertility treatment that includes ovarian
stimulation, egg retrieval and sperm collection. Eggs and
sperm are then placed together in the laboratory, therefore,
fertilization takes place outside of the woman's body. Resulting
embryos are later transferred to her uterus. |
| Luteinizing Hormone (LH) |
A hormone either produced naturally by the
pituitary which causes follicle development, egg maturity,
and ovulation. |
| Media |
A liquid nutrient system in which eggs, sperm
and embryos are cultured. |
| Oocyte |
An egg |
| Ovulation |
The release of an egg (or eggs) from the ovary. |
