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Fallopian Tube

Either of a pair of tubes that conduct eggs from an ovary to the uterus. Natural fertilization takes place as an egg travels through a fallopian tube.
Female Factor Infertility

The condition when a couple's infertility is attributed to the woman.
Fertilization

Penetration of an egg by a sperm and the fusion of genetic material.
Fetal Reduction (or Selective Reduction)

A medical procedure to decrease the number of fetuses in a multiple gestation
Fetus

The developing baby after the embryo stage, from the ninth week of pregnancy to the moment of birth.
Fibroid/Myona

A muscle tumor found within the wall of the uterus.
Follicle

Fluid-filled sac on the ovary that (usually) contains a ripening egg. The follicle can release an egg at ovulation. A physician can retrieve the egg from the follicle during an ART treatment cycle.
Follicle Stimulating Hormone (FSH)

The hormone that directly stimulates the pituitary to produce eggs. FSH is available in drug form (Follistim, Gonal-F and Bravelle).
Follicular Phase

The portion of the menstrual cycle when ovarian follicle development takes place, (usually the first 14 or so days after menses begins).
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