Glossary of terms used on this site
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| Oocyte |
The oocyte is an unfertilized egg cell.
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| Ovarian Follicles |
Ovarian follicles are structures in the ovary that nurture eggs prior to ovulation. Some treatments for infertility use COH to stimulate the activity of ovarian follicles.
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| Ovaries |
The ovaries are female sex organs that release mature eggs and produce the female hormones estrogen and progesterone. Located on either side of the pelvis, the ovaries are connected to the uterus by the fallopian tubes.
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| Ovulation |
The release of an egg from the ovarian follicle into the fallopian tube. A frequent cause of infertility is lack of ovulation or irregular ovulation.
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| Ovulation Induction |
Ovulation induction fertility treatments use injections or pills to mimic the actions of the natural hormones that control the development of eggs. Ovulation induction can be used to control the timing of ovulation and to stimulate the production of multiple eggs, increasing the likelihood that a woman will become pregnant.
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