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Adhesions

Scar tissues that attach to the surfaces of organs.
Andrologist

A medical doctor or Ph.D. who specializes in the study of male reproduction.
Anovulation

A condition in which a woman does not ovulate (produce and release eggs). Menses may still occur.
ART (Assisted Reproductive Technology)

Any procedure that involves removal of eggs from a woman prior to fertilization, such as in vitro fertilization.
Assisted Hatching

A laboratory procedure that partially opens the outer surface of the embryo to improve the likelihood of implantation using chemicals, laser, or mechanical means.
Asthenozoospermia

A condition in which no sperm are motile.
Azoospermia

The absence of sperm in the seminal fluid, usually caused by a blockage or an impairment of sperm production.
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