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 Blastocyst
What it means A blastocyst is an embryo that has developed for about five to six days after the egg and sperm come together. At this stage, it has grown from a single cell into a small group of cells with a more defined…
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What is Implantation
What it means Implantation is when the embryo attaches itself to the lining of the uterus and begins to settle there. This is the step where a pregnancy actually starts. Before this, even after transfer, the embryo is simply placed inside but not yet…
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What is Transfer
What it means Transfer is the step in IVF where an embryo is placed into the uterus. This happens after the embryo has been created and grown in the lab. It’s a simple procedure, but it carries a lot of emotional weight because this…
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What is Egg Retrieval
What it means Egg retrieval is the step in IVF where eggs are collected from the ovaries. These eggs are then used for fertilisation outside the body. It’s one of the early key steps that makes the rest of the IVF process possible. When…
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What is Embryo
What it means An embryo is the very early stage of a pregnancy. It forms when an egg and sperm join together and start dividing into more cells. At this point, it’s still very small and just beginning to develop. When it’s used You’ll…
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What is IVF
What it means IVF stands for in vitro fertilisation. It’s a way of helping a pregnancy start by bringing the egg and sperm together outside the body, usually in a lab, before placing the fertilised embryo back into the uterus. When it’s used It’s…
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.