Androgens are a group of hormones, like testosterone, that play a role in the development of male traits and reproductive activity. Women also produce small amounts of androgens, which help regulate various body functions.
AMH is a hormone produced by the ovaries that helps indicate a woman’s egg supply (ovarian reserve) and is often used in fertility assessments.
BMI is a simple calculation using your height and weight to estimate whether you’re underweight, a healthy weight, overweight, or obese. This value has implications for general health, including reproductive health.
The cervix is the lower, narrow part of the uterus that connects to the vagina and plays a key role in menstruation, fertility, and childbirth.
Chromosomes are structures in your cells that carry genetic information (DNA). A normal chromosome number in humans is 46 in each cell.
Congenital means a condition or trait that is present at birth, which may be inherited or caused by factors during pregnancy.
A day procedure is a medical or surgical treatment that allows you to go home the same day, without needing an overnight hospital stay.
The endocrine system is a network of glands that produce hormones to regulate growth, metabolism, mood, and reproductive functions.
The endometrium is the lining of the uterus that thickens each month to prepare for pregnancy and sheds during a period if pregnancy doesn’t occur.
Fallopian tubes are the thin tubes that connect the ovaries to the uterus, where an egg and sperm typically meet for fertilisation.
Follicles are small sacs in the ovaries that contain immature eggs; during each menstrual cycle, one follicle usually grows and releases an egg.
General anaesthesia puts you into a deep sleep so you won’t feel or remember anything during a surgical procedure.
Gynaecology is the branch of medicine that focuses on the health of the female reproductive system, including the uterus, ovaries, and vagina. It is closely linked to fertility medicine.
Implantation is when a fertilised egg attaches to the lining of the uterus, which is the first step in establishing a pregnancy.
An incision is a small cut made by a surgeon during a procedure to access the inside of the body.
A karyotype is a test that looks at a person’s chromosomes to check for genetic conditions or abnormalities.
Local anaesthesia is medicine that numbs a small part of the body so you don’t feel pain during a minor procedure while staying awake.
An oocyte is a female egg cell produced by the ovaries, which, when fertilised by a sperm, can develop into an embryo.
The placenta is a vital organ that forms during pregnancy to provide oxygen and nutrients to the baby and remove waste from the baby’s blood.
Premenopause refers to the time in a woman’s life before menopause, when she still has regular periods and can become pregnant.
Reproduction is the process by which we create children. It involves the union of an egg and sperm.
Semen is the fluid released during ejaculation that contains sperm, which are needed to fertilise a female egg.
Testicles are the male reproductive organs that produce sperm and the hormone testosterone.
The uterus, or womb, is a pear-shaped organ in a woman’s pelvis where a baby grows during pregnancy.
The vas deferens is a tube in the male reproductive system that carries sperm from the testicles to the urethra before ejaculation.
