ZIFT is an assisted reproductive technology where the earliest form of an embryo, a zygote, is surgically placed into the...
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zygote
A zygote is the earliest form of life when a single cell is made up of genetic material from the...
X and Y chromosomes
Human genetic material is arranged into structures called chromosomes. Two of these, known as the X and Y chromosomes, pair...
vitrification
A laboratory technique used to cryopreserve (freeze) reproductive tissues. In comparison to traditional techniques where the freezing process takes several...
uterine mapping
Also known as a mock embryo transfer, this office procedure simulates the events that will take place on the real...
uterine factor
Uterine factor refers to any infertility problem that involves pathology of the uterus. Common conditions included in this diagnosis are...
unexplained infertility
The diagnosis given to couples who, after completion of all standard infertility evaluations, have no identifiable reproductive problems. Because an...
tubal reanastomosis
Tubal reanastomosis is a surgical attempt to repair fallopian tubes that have previously undergone a sterilization procedure. Many variables are...
tubal factor
The uterus has two fallopian tubes, one on each side. Their responsibilities include egg pickup after ovulation and the transport...
transvaginal oocyte aspiration (TVOA)
TVOA is the step in IVF where eggs are removed from the ovary. Using ultrasound guidance, a small needle is...