The NITTY GRITTY of Treatment

In this week's episode, Katie & Abby go into detail on each treatment plan they did and how they navigated each hurdle. Below, you will find definitions to fertility treatments and phrases used in this episode.

*Timed Intercourse- while taking fertility medications and tracking ovulation, you have sexual intercourse with your partner at the time of ovulation.

*IUI (Intrauterine Insemination)- a procedure where sperm is inserted into your cervix through a small catheter device.

*IVF (In Vitro Fertilization)- a procedure where eggs are removed from a female and sperm from a male that will create an embryo that will then be placed inside your cervix.

*Trigger Shot- a shot inserted into the abdomen that helps developing follicles to mature for upcoming procedure.

*Transvaginal Ultrasound- an ultrasound wand that is inserted vaginally to inspect ovaries, cervix, follicles, etc.

*Uterine Cavity Evaluation- requires a transvaginal ultrasound to inspect female reproductive organs to help generate best plan of action for conceiving.

*Semen Analysis- when semen is evaluated under a microscope for sperm motility, quantity & quality.

*Egg Retrieval- a procedure that removes mature eggs from inside each ovary.

*Endometriosis- tissue that is similar to the lining of the uterus grows outside of the uterus causing inflammation. Some women experience severe pain and hinders pregnancy.

*Embryologist- a scientist that specializes in the care and creation of embryos in their lab.

*Embryo- the life created when an egg is fertilized by sperm.

*Preimplantation Genetic Testing (PGT)- a small sample of cells are removed from an embryo to check for abnormalities.

*Embryo Transfer- a procedure where your embryo is inserted into your cervix through a small catheter device.

*Estradiol- estrogen in the form of a tablet that can be inserted by mouth or vaginally.

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