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About Infertility Glossary
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| Term | Definition |
| Ectopic Pregnancy | A pregnancy in which the fertilized egg implants outside the uterine cavity (usually in the fallopian tube, the ovary, or the abdominal cavity). May require surgical intervention or use of medications (Methotrexate) to stop growth. |
| Egg Donation | See Oocyte Donation. |
| Egg Retrieval | See Oocyte Retrieval. |
| Eggs and Embyro Vitrification | Recent cryo technique which “flash freezes” eggs and embryos, preventing ice crystal formation, which may hamper results. |
| Embryo | The developing baby in the early stages of growth, from conception to the eighth week of pregnancy. |
| Embryo Freezing | See Cryopreservation. |
| Embryologists | Professionals trained in advanced laboratory techniques who prepare and provide the necessary conditions for the fertilization of eggs. They also facilitate the growth, development, maturation, and preservation of embryos. |
| Endocrinologists | See Reproductive Endocrinologists. |
| Endometriosis | The presence of endometrial tissue (the uterine lining) in areas outside of the uterus such as the tubes, ovaries, and peritoneal cavity. This condition can cause painful menstruation and infertility |
| Endometrium | The glandular membrane lining the uterus where implantation occurs. |
| Epididymis | The elongated organ in the male that lies above and behind the testicles. It contains a highly convoluted canal four to six meters in length where sperm are stored, nourished, and matured. |
| Estradiol Level (E2 Level) | A form of estrogen in the blood. The E2 level, measured before ovulation, correlates with how mature the follicles are. |
| Estrogen | A group of female hormones responsible for the development of secondary sexual characteristics. Estrogen is produced mainly by the ovaries from the onset of puberty until menopause. |
