A hysterosonogram — also known as saline infusion sonography is a specialized ultrasound test that evaluates the uterine cavity by...
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hysterosalpingogram (HSG)
A hysterosalpingogram is an X-ray study performed in the outpatient hospital setting where radio-opaque dye is injected into the uterus....
gonadotropins
The gonadotropins, FSH and LH, are hormones released from the pitutiatry gland that signal the ovary to produce an egg....
Gamete Intrafallopian Transfer (GIFT) in California
What Is GIFT and How Does It Compare to IVF? Gamete intrafallopian transfer (GIFT) is an assisted reproductive technology where...
frozen embryo transfer (FET)
Some IVF cycles result in the creation of an excess number of embryos. In this situation, embryos can be cryopreserved...
follicle stimulating hormone (FSH)
Follicle stimulating hormone (FSH) originates from the pituitary gland in the brain. Its primary role is to act as the...
ovarian follicle
An ovarian follicle is a fluid-filled spherical structure arising from the ovary. Each follicle (the ovary typically has many at...
what is endometriosis?
Endometriosis is a condition in which endometrium-like tissue seeds and grows in various areas of the pelvic and/or abdominal cavities....
what is embryo transfer (ET)
Embryo transfer is the final IVF step, placing a developed embryo into the uterus. After approximately 3-5 days of development...
embryo explained
An embryo is the earliest stage of human development. After fertilization between an egg and sperm, an embryo forms and...