Reproductive Endocrinology and Infantility Terminology Flashcards
Abortus
Number of pregnancies terminated
Amenorrhea
Lack of menstruation
ART
Assisted reproductive technology
Azoospermia
Absence of viable sperm in semen
CIN
Cervical intraepithelial neoplasia
DHEA
Hormone from the adrenal gland that is a precursor to sex hormone production
DUB
Dysfunctional uterine bleeding
Dysmenorrhea
Excessive pain/cramping during menorrhea
Dyspareunia
Pain during intercourse
ED
Erectile Dysfunction
Embryo
The term for the products of conception up to 8 weeks GA
ERT
Estrogen replacement therapy
FET
Frozen embryo transfer
Fetus
The term for the products of conception after 8 weeks GA up to delivery
FSH
Follicle stimulating hormone released by the pituitary, stimulates production of sperm or eggs
Gestational age (GA)
Pregnancy age measured from the last menstrual period
GIFT
gamete intrafallopian transfer
GnRH
Gonadotropin releasing hormone
Gravidity
Number of times a woman has been pregnant
hCG
human chorionic gonadotropin
HRT
hormone replacement therapy
HSG
Hysterosalpinogram
Hypomenorrhea
Regular timing of menses with light flow
Hysterectomy
Removal of the uterus
ICSI
Intracytoplasmic sperm injection
Idiopathic
A disease or condition that arises spontaneously or for which of the unknown