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Abbreviations

47XXY	Klinefelter's Syndrome
ACA	Anti-cardiolipin Antibodies
AH	Assisted Hatching
ANA	Anti-nuclear Antibodies
APA	Anti-phospholipid Antibodies
ART	Assisted Reproductive Technology
ASAB	Anti-sperm Antibody
ASRM	American Society of Reproductive Medicine
BABY ASA	Baby Aspirin
BBT	Basal Body Temperature
BCP	Birth Control Pills
BSE	Breast Self-Exam
BTL	Bilateral Tubal Ligation
CAH	Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia
CBAVD	Congenital Bilateral Absence of the Vas Deferens
CCCT, CCT	Clomiphene Citrate Challenge Test (Clomid Challenge Test)
CD	Cycle Day
CM	Cervical Mucus
CMV	Cytomegalovirus
COH	Controlled Ovarian Hyperstimulation
CVS	Chorionic Villae Sampling
D&C	Dilation & Curettage
DE	Donor Eggs
DHEAS	Dihydroepiandrosterone Sulfate
DI	Donor Insemination
Dx	Diagnosis
E2	Estradiol
EMB	Endometrial Biopsy
EDD	Estimated Due Date
ENDO	Endometriosis
EPT	Early Pregnancy Test
ET	Embryo Transfer
FET	Frozen Embryo Transfer
FHR	Fetal Heart Rate
FSH	Follicle Stimulating Hormone
GI	Gastrointestinal
GIFT	Gamete Intra-fallopian Transfer
GnRH	Gonadotropin Releasing Hormone
GTT	Glucose Tolerance Test
HbA1c	Glycosylated Hemoglobin (also called Glycohemoglobin)
hCG, HCG	Human Chorionic Gonadotropin
hMG, HMG	Human Menopausal Gonadotropin
HPT	Home Pregnancy Test
HRT	Hormone Replacement Therapy
HSC	Hysteroscopy
HSG	Hysterosalpingogram
ICI	Intra-cervical Insemination
ICSI	Intra-cytoplasmic Sperm Injection
IF	Infertility
IM	Intra-muscular
IUI	Intra-uterine Insemination
IVF	In Vitro Fertilization
L/S	Laparoscopy
LH	Luteinizing Hormone
LMP	Last Menstrual Period (start date)
LPD	Luteal Phase Defect
MESA	Microsurgical Epididymal Sperm Aspiration
MMR	Measles-Mumps-Rubella Vaccine
MRI	Magnetic Resonance Imaging
NP	Nurse Practitioner
OV	Ovulation
OB	Obstetrician
OB/GYN	Obstetrician/Gynecologist
OCP	Oral Contraceptives
OHSS	Ovarian Hyperstimulation Syndrome
OPK	Ovulation Predictor Kit
O'SIS	ENDOMETRIOSIS
OTC	Over The Counter
P4	Progesterone
PA	Physician's Assistant
PCO	Polycystic Ovaries
PCOS	Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
PCP	Primary Care Physician
PCT	Post Coital Test
PESA	Percutaneous Epididymal Sperm Aspiration
PG	Pregnant
PGS	Pre-implantation Genetic Screening
PID	Pelvic Inflammatory Disease
PIO	Progesterone in Oil
PMS	Pre-menstrual Syndrome
POC	Products of Conception
POF	Premature Ovarian Failure
RE	Reproductive Endocrinologist
R-FSH, R-hFSH	Recombinant Human Follicle Stimulating Hormone
RIP	Reproductive Immunophynotype
RPL	Recurrent Pregnancy Loss
Rx	Prescription
SA	Semen Analysis
SART	Society of Assisted Reproductive Technology
SIS	Saline Injection Sonogram
SLE	Systemic Lupus Erythematosus
STD	Sexually Transmitted Disease
T4	Thyroxine
TESA	Testicular Sperm Aspiration
TESE	Testicular Sperm Extraction
TET	Tubal Embryo Transfer
TSH	Thyroid Stimulating Hormone
Tx	Treatment
US, u/s	Ultrasound
UTI	Urinary Tract Infection
WBC	White Blood Cells
WNL	Within Normal Limits
ZIFT	Zygote Intra-fallopian Transfer