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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What is Miscarriage
What it means A miscarriage is when a pregnancy starts but stops developing before it can continue further. It usually happens after implantation, and sometimes even after early signs like rising beta hCG or a heartbeat have been seen. When it’s used This term…
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What is Chemical Pregnancy
What it means A chemical pregnancy is when a pregnancy starts, but stops very early, usually before anything can be seen on a scan. It often shows up as a positive beta hCG result at first, but the hormone level does not continue to…
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What is Beta hCG
What it means Beta hCG stands for human chorionic gonadotropin. It is a hormone that the body starts producing after implantation happens. In IVF, this hormone is measured through a blood test to check if a pregnancy has started. When it’s used It’s used…
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What is PGT
What it means PGT stands for Preimplantation Genetic Testing. It is a process used in IVF to check embryos for certain genetic or chromosome conditions before they are transferred into the uterus. This helps identify which embryos have a typical number of chromosomes and…
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What is ICSI
What it means ICSI stands for Intracytoplasmic Sperm Injection. It is a method used in IVF where a single sperm is carefully injected directly into an egg to help fertilisation happen. Instead of letting the sperm find and enter the egg on its own,…
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What is Stimulation
What it means Stimulation is the phase in IVF where medication is used to help the ovaries produce multiple eggs instead of the single egg that usually develops each month. The goal is to give the body a stronger push so more eggs can…
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What is Fertilisation
What it means Fertilisation is when an egg and a sperm come together and combine to form the very first cell of an embryo. This is the moment where a new development begins. Before this, the egg and sperm are separate. After this, they…
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.