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Understanding Infertility
Glossary
A diagnosis, or even a general conversation about infertility can take individuals unfamiliar with the language of reproductive technologies, on a roller coaster ride of new information and understanding. Here you will find easy to understand definitions for commonly used terms related to infertility and infertility treatment.
- Recurrent Miscarriage
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Recurrent miscarriage is defined as the loss of three or more pregnancies. There are many possible causes of recurrent miscarriage which may be working together or individually to cause the miscarriages.
- Resistant Ovary
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An ovary that cannot respond to the follicle-stimulating message sent by FSH. Primitive germ cells will be present in the ovary; however, they will not respond to FSH stimulation.