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Glossary
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| Obstetrician-gynecologist (Ob-gyn) |
A physician who specializes in the treatment
of female disorders and pregnancy |
| Oligomenorrhea |
Infrequent and irregular menstrual cycles
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| Oligospermia |
A low sperm count |
| Ovarian cyst |
A fluid filled sac growing in the ovaries.
Often leads to ovulatory disorders. |
| Ovarian Hyperstimulation Syndrome (OHSS/
Hyperstim) |
A rare but potentially deadly complication
during ovulatory therapy where ovaries develop too many
follicles. |
| Ovary |
The female gonad; produces eggs and female
hormones |
| Ovulation |
Release of an egg from the ovary |
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