REI Abbreviations Flashcards

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.

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.