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Glossary & Terminology Reviewed Aug 7, 2025 1 min read
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Medical Terms

AMH (Anti-Müllerian Hormone): Blood test measuring ovarian reserve and egg quantity potential. AFC (Antral Follicle Count): Ultrasound measurement of small...

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AMH (Anti-Müllerian Hormone): Blood test measuring ovarian reserve and egg quantity potential. AFC (Antral Follicle Count): Ultrasound measurement of small follicles indicating ovarian reserve. Blastocyst: 5-6 day embryo development stage with higher implantation potential. Cryopreservation: Freezing process for eggs, sperm, or embryos using vitrification technology. ICSI (Intracytoplasmic Sperm Injection): Procedure injecting single sperm directly into egg. OHSS (Ovarian Hyperstimulation Syndrome): Potential complication from fertility medications causing ovarian swelling. PGT-A (Preimplantation Genetic Testing for Aneuploidy): Embryo genetic screening for chromosome abnormalities. Vitrification: Ultra-rapid freezing technique with 95%+ survival rates.