Some IVF words sound simple…
until you meet them in the process.
Eggs.
Embryos.
Transfer.
Implantation.
Blastocyst.
You may have heard them before…
but still pause when they come up.
This Mini Wiki is a small space for that.
Not a full guide.
Not a textbook.
Just simple explanations…
so the words make sense
before they become part of your journey.
If you already have something in mind…
you can search for it below.
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Mini Wiki
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What is Egg Quality
What it means Egg quality refers to how healthy and capable an egg is to develop into a normal embryo. It’s not about how many eggs there are, but whether an egg can go through fertilisation, grow properly, and support early development. When it’s…
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What is AFC
What it means AFC stands for Antral Follicle Count. It is the number of small follicles seen in the ovaries during an ultrasound scan at the beginning of a cycle. Each of these follicles may contain an immature egg. When it’s used It’s usually…
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What is FSH
What it means FSH stands for Follicle Stimulating Hormone. It is a hormone that helps the ovaries grow and prepare eggs each cycle. The level of FSH in the body can give a signal about how hard the body is working to stimulate the…
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What is AMH
What it means AMH stands for Anti-Müllerian Hormone. It is a hormone in the body that gives an estimate of how many eggs a person may have left in the ovaries. It doesn’t measure the exact number, but it gives a general sense of…
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What is Follicle
What it means A follicle is a small fluid-filled sac inside the ovary that holds an egg. During stimulation, these follicles grow in size, and each one may contain a developing egg inside. When it’s used The term is often used during the stimulation…
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What is Fresh Transfer
What it means A fresh transfer is when an embryo is placed into the uterus in the same cycle it was created, without being frozen first. This means the transfer happens shortly after egg retrieval and fertilisation, usually within a few days. When it’s…
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What is Frozen Embryo Transfer (FET)
What it means Frozen Embryo Transfer, or FET, is when an embryo that was previously frozen is thawed and then placed into the uterus. Instead of using a fresh embryo right after it is created, the embryo is stored and used later in a…
This Mini Wiki does not explain everything.
It is not meant to.
Some things only need enough clarity…
to understand what you’re reading,
what people are talking about,
or what may come next.
For medical decisions,
always speak with your doctor or clinic.
Here, we keep it simple:
one term…
one explanation…
one small step closer to understanding.