Below is a list of commonly used acronyms:
 
AI:  Artificial Insemination
ART:  Assisted Reproductive Technology HSC:  Hysteroscopy
AZH:  Assisted Hatching HSG:  Hysterosalpingogram
BBT:  Basal Body Temperature ICI:  Intra-cervical Insemination
BCP:  Birth Control Pills ICSI:  Intracytoplasmic Sperm Injection
BETA:  Blood test for pregnancy IF:  Intended Father
CVS:  Chorionic Villus Sampling IM:  Intended Mother
D&C:  Dilation & Curettage IPS:  Intended Parents
D&E:  Dilation & Evacuation IVF:  In Vitro Fertilization
E2:  Estrodial IUI:  Intraunterine Insemination
ED:  Egg Donor/donation LH:  Luteinizing Hormone
EDD:  Estimated Due Date LMP:  Last Menstrual Period (start date)
FET:  Frozen Embryo Transfer LP:  Luteal Phase
FSH:  Follicle Stimulating Hormone OB:  Obstetrician
GC:  Gestational Carrier OB/GYN:  Obstetrician/Gynecologist
GD:  Gestational Diabetes PIO:  Progesterone in Oil
GIFT:  Gamete Intra-fallopian Transfer RE:  Reproductive Endocrinologist
GC:  Gestational Carrier Rx:  Prescription
hCG, HCG:  Human Chorionic Gonadotropin STD:  Sexually Transmitted Disease
 

Meryl B. Rosenberg, Esq.
Parenting Options through
Assisted Reproductive Technology
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301.217.0074 Ph. 301.217.0516 FAX
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