44 workbook ex 1 Flashcards
method of fertilizing the human ova outside the body by collecting the mature ova and placing them in a dish with a sample of spermatozoa
in vitro fertilization
IVF
technique that follows IVF in which the fertilized ova are injected into the uterus through the cervix
embryo transfer
syndrome that presents sonographically as enlarged ovaries with multiple cysts, abdominal ascites, and pleural effusion.
often seen in patients who have undergone ovulation induction, post administration of follicle stimulating hormone or with a GnRH analog followed by hCG
ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome
technologies employued using male and femail gametes to assist the fertility patient to become pregnant
assited reproductive technology
hormonal substance that stimulates the function of the testes and ovaries
gonadotropin
introduction of teh semen into the uterus by mechanical or instrumental means rather than sexual intercourse
intrauterine insemination
controlled ovarian stimulatoin with clomiphene citrate or parenterally administered gonoadotropins
ovulatoin induction therapy
glycoprotein secreted from placental trophoblastic cells
this chemical compound is found in maternal urine during pregnancy
human chorionic gonadotropin