IVF GUIDE
IVF Guide
Search key fertility tests, treatment procedures and risk terms before clinic communication.
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A-Z IVF Guide
Find fertility tests, treatment procedures and risk terms by abbreviation, English name or Chinese term.
Anti-Müllerian hormone
抗缪勒管激素AMH is a blood marker commonly used when discussing ovarian reserve and expected ovarian response. It should be interpreted together with age, ultrasound findings and medical history.
Antral follicle count
窦卵泡计数AFC is the number of small antral follicles seen on ultrasound, usually near the beginning of a cycle. It is often used with AMH to discuss ovarian response.
Follicle-stimulating hormone
卵泡刺激素FSH is a hormone that may be reviewed in fertility assessment, usually with estradiol, AMH, AFC and age rather than on its own.
In vitro fertilisation
体外受精IVF is a treatment process involving ovarian stimulation, egg retrieval, laboratory fertilisation and embryo transfer or freezing.
Intracytoplasmic sperm injection
卵胞浆内单精子注射ICSI is a laboratory technique where a single sperm is injected into an egg. It is often discussed when male-factor issues or prior fertilisation problems are present.
Preimplantation genetic testing
胚胎植入前遗传学检测PGT refers to embryo genetic testing before transfer. Scope, eligibility, limitations and costs should be confirmed with the treating clinic.
Frozen embryo transfer
冻融胚胎移植FET is a frozen embryo transfer cycle. Timing depends on embryo status, uterine preparation and clinic protocol.
Ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome
卵巢过度刺激综合征OHSS is a potential complication of ovarian stimulation. Risk depends on individual response, medication plan and clinic monitoring.
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