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IVF ALICANTE / EXPLAINED

A clearer fertility glossary

Plain-English definitions to help you read clinic information and prepare questions. These are not a tool for interpreting your own results.

IVF

In vitro fertilisation: eggs and sperm are combined in a laboratory before a possible embryo transfer.

ICSI

Injection of one sperm into an egg in a laboratory; a technique used within some IVF cycles.

IUI

Intrauterine insemination: prepared sperm is placed in the uterus around ovulation.

Ovarian stimulation

Medication and monitoring intended to develop follicles before egg collection.

Embryo transfer

Placement of an embryo into the uterus; it does not guarantee implantation or pregnancy.

Vitrification

Rapid freezing used for eggs or embryos. Future use and outcomes depend on individual factors.

PGT

Preimplantation genetic testing: testing an embryo for a defined genetic or chromosomal question, subject to indication and limitations.

Live-birth rate

A result measure that must be read with its patient group, treatment, time period and denominator.

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