TTC
Forum fertility Glossary of Terms
A forum is a great place to share experiences and discuss IVF topics...
but don't be caught out!
Here are a few acronyms to help you get started
DH - Dear Husband
TTC - Trying to Concieve
IF - Infertility
MF - Male Factor
BFN - Big Fat Negative
BFP - Big Fat Positive
Follies -- Follicles (eggs)
Embies - Embryos (day 1, 2, and 3 fertilized egg and sperm)
Morula -- A day 4 embryo (stage between embryo and blast)
Blast -- Blastocyst (a fully developed embryo prior to hatching and implanting)
RE - Reproductive endocrinologist (fertility Doctor)
IUI - Interuterian Insemination
IVF - Invitro Fertilization
FET - Frozen embryo transfer
ICSI - Intracytoplasmic Sperm Injection
Frosties - Frozen Embryos
ER - Egg Retrieval (surgical)
ET - Embryo Transfer
ASAB - Antisperm Antibodies)
BCP - Birth Control Pill
POAS - Pee On A Stick
PUPO - Pregnant Until Proven Otherwise
