Infertility Shorthand

AF–aunt flo (your period)
AH–assisted hatching
ART–assisted reproductive technologies
BCP–birth control pills
BFN–big fat negative
BFP–big fat positive
B/W–blood work
CD–cycle day
DP3DT–days past three day transfer
DP5DT–days past five day transfer
E2–estrogen level
ER–egg retrieval
ET–embryo transfer
FET–frozen embryo transfer
FSH–follicle stimulating hormone
GnRH–gonadotropin-releasing hormone
hCG–human chorionic gonadotropin
HSG–hysterosalpingogram
ICSI–intracytoplasmic sperm injection
IF–infertility
IM–intramuscular
IUI–intrauterine insemination
IVF–in vitro fertilization
LH–luteinizing hormone
LMP–last menstrual period
OB/GYN–obstetrician/gynecologist
OHSS–ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome
P4–progesterone
PIO–progesterone in oil
POF–premature ovarian failure
RE–reproductive endocrinologist
SHG–sonohysterogram
U/S–ultrasound

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