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OBGYN equipment
Obstetrics and gynecology equipment
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in vitro fertilization
Medical devices; OBGYN equipment
Literally means "in glass." Fertilization takes place outside the body in a small glass dish.
infertility
Medical devices; OBGYN equipment
The inability to conceive after a year of unprotected intercourse or the inability to carry a pregnancy to term.
infertility specialist
Medical devices; OBGYN equipment
A physician who specialises in infertility. Most are board-certified reproductive endocrinologists, but some gynaecologists have considerable experience in infertility and may be considered experts ...
inhibin
Medical devices; OBGYN equipment
A male feedback hormone made in the testicles to regulate FSH production by the pituitary gland.
inhibin-f (folliculostatin)
Medical devices; OBGYN equipment
A female feedback hormone made in the ovary to regulate FSH production by the pituitary gland.
intramuscular injection
Medical devices; OBGYN equipment
A shot that is inserted into the muscle. Some IVF drugs are administered in the muscle, usually in the upper hip.
intrauterine device
Medical devices; OBGYN equipment
A device placed into the uterus to prevent pregnancy. IUD insertion has been associated with an increased incidence of infection, which may damage the fallopian tubes, and is therefore not ...
