REI Abbreviations Flashcards
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What does IVF stand for?

  • Clomid
  • Letrozole
  • Intrauterine insemination
  • In vitro fertilization (correct)

    • What is the definition of IUI?

  • Human chorionic gonadotropin
  • Timely intercourse
  • Intrauterine insemination (correct)
  • Embryo transfer

    • What does LTZ refer to?

    Letrozole

    What is CC in the context of reproductive technology?

    <p>Clomid</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does TIC stand for?

    <p>Timed intercourse</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does HCG stand for?

    <p>Human chorionic gonadotropin</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is QBHCG?

    <p>Quantitative beta HCG level for pregnancy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does MDS refer to?

    <p>Mid cycle scan</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is E2 in reproductive medicine?

    <p>Estradiol or Estrace</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does PGT-A refer to?

    <p>Preimplantation genetic testing - aneuploidy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is PGT-M?

    <p>Preimplantation genetic testing for mutation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does ASRM stand for?

    <p>American Society of Reproductive Medicine</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does SART refer to?

    <p>Society for Assisted Reproductive Technologies</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is FET?

    <p>Frozen embryo transfer</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does TET stand for?

    <p>Trial embryo transfer</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is HSG?

    <p>Hysterosalpingography</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does SHG/SONO mean?

    <p>Sonohysterography</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does ICSI stand for?

    <p>Intracytoplasmic sperm injection</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is SA in fertility treatments?

    <p>Semen analysis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does LH(+) indicate?

    <p>Positive LH surge on ovulation kit</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does OPK refer to?

    <p>Ovulation predictor kit</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is US in medical imaging?

    <p>Ultrasound</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does HSC stand for?

    <p>Hysteroscopy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does MVA refer to?

    <p>Manual vacuum aspiration (for miscarriage)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is HGH?

    <p>Human growth hormone</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does HMG stand for?

    <p>Menopur</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does rFSH refer to?

    <p>Follistim or Gonal-F</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is EC CK?

    <p>Endometrial cavity check</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does DEB/MEB refer to?

    <p>Donor Egg Bank/My Egg Bank</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is BL FOL SCAN?

    <p>Baseline follicle scan</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does T&S stand for?

    <p>Type and screen</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is GCS in reproductive medicine?

    <p>Genetic carrier screening</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does AIH mean?

    <p>Husband/fresh partner IUI</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does AID stand for?

    <p>Donor IUI</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is MLP/P4?

    <p>Midluteal progesterone or progesterone</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does CD mean in reproductive terms?

    <p>Cycle day (menstrual cycle)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is IP in fertility treatments?

    <p>Intended parent</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does GC stand for?

    <p>Gestational carrier</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is SPB?

    <p>Sperm banking</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does PEL stand for?

    <p>Pelvic ultrasound</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does OBC refer to?

    <p>OB check</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does OSL mean?

    <p>Outside lab</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is PVS?

    <p>Progesterone vaginal supplementation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does ET stand for?

    <p>Embryo transfer</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Reproductive Health Abbreviations

    • IVF stands for in vitro fertilization, a process of fertilizing an egg outside the body.
    • IUI refers to intrauterine insemination, a fertility treatment that involves placing sperm directly into the uterus.
    • LTZ is a shorthand for letrozole, a medication often used to treat certain types of breast cancer and assist in ovulation.
    • CC means Clomid, a common drug prescribed to stimulate ovulation.
    • TIC indicates timed intercourse, a strategy for maximizing the chances of conception based on ovulation timing.
    • HCG stands for human chorionic gonadotropin, a hormone important in pregnancy tests and treatments.
    • QBHCG refers to the quantitative beta HCG level, which measures the specific amount of HCG in the blood to confirm pregnancy.
    • MDS is an abbreviation for a Mid Cycle Scan, used to monitor the ovaries during the menstrual cycle.
    • E2 signifies estradiol, a form of estrogen that plays a crucial role in reproductive health.
    • PGT-A means preimplantation genetic testing for aneuploidy, a method to test embryos for chromosomal abnormalities before implantation.
    • PGT-M stands for preimplantation genetic testing for mutation, which screens embryos for specific genetic mutations.
    • ASRM represents the American Society of Reproductive Medicine, an organization promoting reproductive health.
    • SART is the Society for Assisted Reproductive Technologies, focusing on improving the practice of assisted reproduction.
    • FET means frozen embryo transfer, a procedure to transfer previously frozen embryos into the uterus.
    • TET stands for trial embryo transfer, an initial procedure to assess the uterine environment for future transfers.
    • HSG is hysterosalpingography, an imaging technique to examine the uterus and fallopian tubes for blockages.
    • SHG/SONO refers to sonohysterography, an ultrasound procedure used to assess the uterine cavity.
    • ICSI stands for intracytoplasmic sperm injection, a technique where a single sperm is injected directly into an egg.
    • SA represents semen analysis, a test to evaluate the quantity and quality of a man's sperm.
    • LH(+) indicates a positive LH surge, used to determine ovulation timing via an ovulation predictor kit (OPK).
    • OPK is used for tracking ovulation, identifying peak fertility periods.
    • US signifies ultrasound, an imaging tool widely used in pregnancy and reproductive health.
    • HSC stands for hysteroscopy, a procedure to examine the interior of the uterus.
    • MVA refers to manual vacuum aspiration, a method used for miscarriage management.
    • HGH is short for human growth hormone, a hormone that has various roles including growth regulation.
    • HMG indicates Menopur, a medication containing FSH and LH for hormonal stimulation.
    • rFSH stands for recombinant follicle-stimulating hormone, available as Follistim or Gonal-F, used in fertility treatments.
    • EC CK refers to an endometrial cavity check, assessing the condition of the uterine lining.
    • DEB/MEB signifies Donor Egg Bank/My Egg Bank, resources for individuals seeking donor eggs.
    • BL FOL SCAN is a baseline follicle scan, used to evaluate ovarian function at the start of a cycle.
    • T&S stands for type and screen, a blood test to determine blood type and Rh factor before procedures.
    • GCS means genetic carrier screening, identifying potential genetic risks in prospective parents.
    • AIH refers to husband/fresh partner IUI, a specific type of intrauterine insemination.
    • AID stands for Donor IUI, an insemination process using donor sperm.
    • MLP/P4 signifies midluteal progesterone, essential for preparing the uterus for potential pregnancy.
    • CD means cycle day, indicating the specific day within the menstrual cycle.
    • IP stands for an intended parent, someone planning to have a child through assisted reproduction.
    • GC indicates a gestational carrier, a woman who carries a pregnancy for another individual or couple.
    • SPB refers to sperm banking, the collection and storage of sperm for future use.
    • PEL means pelvic ultrasound, used to assess reproductive organs and monitor pregnancy.
    • OBC signifies OB check, referring to an obstetric examination during pregnancy.
    • OSL stands for outside lab, indicating tests performed at an external laboratory.
    • PVS is progesterone vaginal supplementation, a method to support the uterine lining in early pregnancy.
    • ET means embryo transfer, the final step of assisted reproductive technology where embryos are placed in the uterus.

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    Test your knowledge of reproductive endocrinology and infertility (REI) abbreviations with these flashcards. This quiz covers common terms used in fertility treatments and diagnostics, helping you become more familiar with the vocabulary in the field of reproductive health.

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