Fertility glossary
Glossary
Amenorhoea
The absence of menstrual bleeding. A distinction is made between primary and secondary bleeding. In the case of primary bleeding, the woman has never had a period before, whereas in the case of secondary bleeding, the period suddenly stops.
Anti-Müllerian hormone (AMH)
The anti-Müllerian hormone provides insight into the ovarian reserve. The AMH level can be determined from the comfort of your own home with our self-test.
Miscarriage
A miscarriage is a premature termination of pregnancy.
Assisted Hatching
In this additional treatment before transfer in IVF/ICSI, a small indentation is made in the egg membrane, which acts as a kind of predetermined breaking point when the embryo hatches and is intended to make it easier for the embryo to leave the zona pellucida at this point.
Azoospermia
This is the complete absence of sperm cells in the ejaculate.
Basal body temperature curve
The basal body temperature curve helps to determine the fertile days. In a regular cycle, the temperature rises by 0.5° C after ovulation. This curve can be used to determine the temperature and thus also the fertile days.
Fertilization
This is the fusion of egg and sperm with the formation of a new cell nucleus.
Blastocyst
An embryo that is already several days old (at least 5) and already has a small cyst in the centre.
Clomiphene
A drug to be taken in tablet form for hormonal stimulation of the ovaries.
ES + 2
In fertility jargon, counting the days after ovulation to determine when a pregnancy test is useful.
Egg donation
Not allowed in Germany. In this procedure, a healthy woman donates eggs to a couple or a single woman after hormonal pre-treatment. These are fertilised with donor sperm or the sperm of the respective partner. The resulting embryos are then transferred into the uterus of the woman who receives the donation.
Endometriosis
A disease that results in a dispersed uterine lining. This often leads to adhesions in the abdominal cavity.
Fertility
Fertility (from fero = I bear; give birth); originally the ability to carry a pregnancy to term. Today, in general: the ability to reproduce (= procreate).
Follicle
The follicles in the ovary. Normally one follicle grows in each cycle. The egg develops in it and enters the fallopian tube during ovulation.
FSH
Follicle-stimulating hormone. A hormone produced by the pituitary gland which causes the egg to mature in the ovary.
Hysteroscopy
Hysteroscopy — using a special small optic to look inside the uterine cavity. This examination is done to rule out changes that could interfere with the implantation of the egg.
Corpus luteum
Corpus luteum; after the egg has left the follicle, a corpus luteum forms. This is when the corpus luteum hormone is produced.
Luteal weakness
The reduced production of the corpus luteum hormone in the second half of the cycle.
GVP
Sexual intercourse on schedule.
HCG
Human Chorion Gonadotropin: The hormone produced during pregnancy.
Hibbeln
Term in fertility jargon for the waiting time after ovulation.
IUI
Insemination: Prepared sperm are injected into the uterus on the day of ovulation.
ICSI
Intracytoplasmic sperm injection: After an egg has been fertilised in the laboratory with a selected sperm cell, it is transferred back into the uterus.
IVF
In Vitro Fertilisation: A type of assisted reproduction. In this process, egg cells are brought together with sperm cells in a vessel. Ideally, fertilisation occurs.
KIWU
Fertility clinic
Fertility clinic
Clinic specialising in the topic of infertility
Cryopreservation
Storage of biological material in liquid nitrogen. This includes for example, the storage of oocytes or sperm cells.
Cryocycle
Frozen oocytes in the pronuclear stage can be thawed after cryopreservation and transferred back into the uterus once an embryo has developed.
assisted reproduction
Also called assisted reproduction.
LH
Luteinising hormone. This hormone is produced in the pituitary gland and is one of the hormones involved in the regulation of reproduction. In women, it promotes ovulation and the formation of the corpus luteum.
Menstruation
Menstruation is a recurrent bleeding at the end of a cycle.
Nidation
The process of implantation of the fertilized egg into the lining of the uterus.
Nidation bleeding
During implantation, there may be some bleeding.
OAT syndrome
Oligo-Astheno-Teratozoospermia. In this case, there are too few, malformed and poorly mobile sperm in the ejaculate.
Ovulation
The egg cell leaves the follicle and travels into the fallopian tube, where fertilization takes place.
Ovulation test
Similar to the pregnancy test. Here, the hormone content in the urine is determined with the help of a test stick and thus the fertile days can be determined.
Oracles
Method of using ovulation tests to determine whether pregnancy has occurred after ovulation.
PCO
Polycystic ovaries. In this case, too many follicles develop but do not mature. The result is that ovulation does not occur and cycles are too long.
Puncture
Egg collection
Progesterone
Luteal hormone
PUPO
Pregnant until proven otherwise
Reproductive medicine
This deals with reproduction, as well as the basics and control of fertility and disorders.
Spermiogram
Examination of the sperm or rather, the ejaculate. The most important parameters are: Number, motility and morphology of the sperm.
Sperm donation
The donation of sperm for assisted reproduction.
Swim Up
Special preparation technique of sperm cells.
Social freezing
Refers to the precautionary freezing of unfertilised eggs or sperm without a medical background.
Day of the Involuntarily Childless
16th of May
Testosterone
The male sex hormone
Hyperstimulation syndrome
Clinical picture that can occur after hormone treatment in the context of assisted reproduction.
Vasectomy
Also known as male sterilisation. The vas deferens of the man are cut and then closed. This is used to prevent conception.
Menopause
In women, refers to the hormonal adjustment with the transition from the reproductive to the post-menopausal phase.
Cycle
The period between two menstrual periods.
Cycle monitoring
Monitoring of the menstrual cycle by ultrasound.
Cervical mucus
A secretion of the female body that has different consistencies during a cycle.
About Fertilly
At Fertilly, we have made it our mission to accompany couples (homosexual and heterosexual) and singles on the way to fulfilling their child wish. In doing so, it is important to us to create transparency in the area of fertility services, to provide information and knowledge on the topics of pregnancy and fertility and to help you to find the most suitable Fertility Center. Through cooperation with first-class Fertility Centres and clinics in Europe, enquiries about Fertilly are given preferential treatment. This means that our patients avoid the usually long waiting times and get appointments more quickly.
If you would like more information about Fertility Centers, success rates and prices, please contact us using this questionnaire. We will advise you free of charge and without any obligation.
-
Answer the first questions in the online form in order to book an appointment. This way we can better address your needs during the conversation.
-
We will find the best contact person for your individual needs. Schedule 20 minutes for the consultation.
-
We will introduce you to the right fertility clinic from our network, make an appointment and accompany you until your wish for a child is fulfilled.