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Term Definition
Fallopian TubeEither of a pair of tubes that conduct eggs from an ovary to the uterus. Natural fertilization takes place as an egg travels through a fallopian tube.
Female Factor InfertilityThe condition when a couple's infertility is attributed to the woman.
FertilizationPenetration of an egg by a sperm and the fusion of genetic material.
FertinexA purified form of FSH which can be administered subcantaneously. Similar in function to Metrodin.
Fetal Reduction (or Selective Reduction)A medical procedure to decrease the number of fetuses in a multiple gestation.
FetusThe developing baby after the embryo stage
Fibroid/Myoma A muscle tumor found within the wall of the uterus.
FollicleFluid-filled sac on the ovary that (usually) contains a ripening egg. The follicle can release an egg at ovulation. A physician can retrieve the egg from the follicle during an ART treatment cycle.
Follicle Stimulating Hormone (FSH) The hormone that directly stimulates the pituitary to produce eggs. FSH is available in drug form (Follistim, Gonal-F and Bravelle).
Follicular Phase The portion of the menstrual cycle when ovarian follicle development takes place, (usually the first 14 or so days after menses begins).
FollisitimA medication is used to treat fertility problems in women. It provides the hormone (FSH) that helps stimulate the production of eggs in healthy ovaries. Follistim is usually used in combination with another hormone (hCG) to bring about the growth and release of a mature egg (ovulation).


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