LEARN & PREPARE
Medical terms
Find a simple explanation of words used in fertility care.
- IVF
- Eggs and sperm are brought together in a laboratory. An embryo may then be transferred to the uterus.
- IUI
- Prepared sperm is placed in the uterus around the time of ovulation.
- ICSI
- A laboratory technique in which one sperm is injected into an egg as part of IVF.
- Embryo
- An early stage of development after an egg has been fertilised.
- Ovulation
- The release of an egg from an ovary.
- Semen analysis
- A laboratory assessment of semen, including sperm count and movement.
This information helps you prepare for a conversation with your doctor. Your treatment depends on your individual assessment.