Pregnancy and Ovulation terms explained
In acheiving your goal of becoming pregnant, the most important first step is to equip yourself with knowledge. Understanding the reproductive process will give you the power to take control, identify any issues, and take action. Make yourself familiar with all of the terms in our conception glossary and consult your doctor or Fertility Specialist for advice.
Basal Temperature
Find out about your basal temperature and how it can be used as a rough guide to ovulation
Chemical Pregnancy
What is a chemical pregnancy and sadly, why are they so common?
Clomiphene
Discover Clomiphene and how it can assist you to "pass" a pregnancy test.
Conception
Discover the complicated process of Conception
Dilatation and Curettage
Find what Dilatation and Curettage is and why it is performed to clear out tissue from the uterus.
Early Pregnancy Detection
Find out how pregnancy tests work and how early pregnancy detection is achieved.
Endometriosis
Endometriosis is a mysterious and painful disease for many women, discover its effects and how it can be treated.
Fallopian Tubes
Learn about the Fallopian Tubes and its role in the reproductive process.
False Positive
Discover why False Positive results on a home pregnancy test can happen for numerous reasons.
Fertility
Fertility is the measurable quality of each person's reproductive cells, discover how you can improve yours!
Fertility Specialist
Find out how a Fertility Specialist can assist couples who wish to experience pregnancy and childbirth
Fertilisation
Learn more about the Fertilisation process and how to identify if your pregnant.
Fibroids
Find out about Fibroids and how they can affect women and the chances of falling pregnant.
Folic Acid
Learn why Folic Acid is important in human reproduction and the growth of your baby.
Follicle Stimulating Hormone (FSH)
What is the purpose of Follicle stimulating hormone and how does it assist in the fertilisation process
Gravida
Discover the meaning behind the medical and scientific term 'gravida', and how it is used to describe the number of children a woman has given birth to.
Gynecologist
Learn more about Gynecologist's and how they are specialists in woman's health
Hormonal Imbalance
There are numerous effects associated with a Hormonal imbalance, find out how it can affect your fertility.
Human Chorionic Gonadotropin (HCG)
Find out why Human Chorionic Gonadotropin is the answer to a positive pregnancy test
Hysterosalpingogram
Find out what a Hysterosalpingogram is and how it can observe if any complications may be present in a woman's reproductive system
Hysteroscopy
Find out what a hysteroscopy is why it is used to observing the inside of the uterus
In Vitro Diagnostic
Discover how a pregnancy test works through the use of In Vitro Diagnostic medical devices.
In Vitro Fertilisation
Find out about In Vitro Fertilisation (IVF) and how it can assist couples who wish to experience pregnancy and childbirth
Implantation
Learn about the Implantation phase of a pregnancy and how it kicks off the fertilisation process
Infertility
Dealing with Infertility can unfortunately cause intense stress and anxiety for couples, find out how stay positive and keep the hope alive.
Intercourse
Find out about Intercourse, the act in which the male reproductive organ enters the female reproductive tract.
Libido
Learn more about the Libido, an essential part of human sexuality
Luteal Phase
What is the Luteal Phase and how does it fit into a woman's menstrual cycle.
Luteinizing Hormone (LH)
Luteinizing Hormone is perhaps the most important hormone in the conception process, find out why.
Menstrual Cycle
Learn about the Menstrual Cycle and its process for preparing for fertilization.
Oestrogen
Find out how Oestrogen, the primary sex hormone in women is used to contraception and in hormonal therapy.
Ovarian Cysts
Learn about Ovarian Cysts and how they effect women and the reproduction process.
Ovaries
Find out how the Ovaries produce the ovum or egg and starts the reproductive process.
Ovulation
Timing is everything, keep your Ovulation cycles in mind and discover when you're most fertile.
Ovulation Chart
Plan out every phase of your pregnancy, from ovulation to birth with an Ovulation Chart
Ovulation Test
Find out more on the effectiveness of an Ovulation Test and how they can assist you in the pregnancy process.
Ovum
Commonly known as the egg, the Ovum has a long journey ahead if fertilised.
Polycistic Ovarian Syndrome
Lean about Polycistic Ovarian Syndrome and how it is affecting about 5% of women worldwide.
Polyps
Find out about Polyps and its unfortunate effects on Women and their ability to conceive.
Pregnancy Blood Test
Why a pregnancy blood test will give you the most accurate response.
Progesterone
Discover what Progesterone is and why both men and women are constantly producing it.
Reproductive Systems
Discover more about the complex working of the both male and female reproductive systems.
Sperm
Understand how men can improve their Sperm and increases fertility.
Sperm Donor
Find out who are using Sperm Donor's and the stringent application process men must go through.
Sterility
Discover the difference between Sterility and Infertility and how it effects both men and women.
Surrogate
Learn about the benefits of a Surrogate mother for women who are unable to have children.
Therapeutic Goods Administration
Learn about the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA), a division of the Australian Department of Health and Ageing
ARTG Listed
Find out more about ARTG Listing of medical drugs and devices.
Tubal Damage
Find out more about Tubal Damage, one of the leading causes of infertility in adult women
Ultrasound
Find out how an Ultrasound allows you to get a glimpse of your baby for the very first time.
Uterus
Learn about the function of the Uterus and why it is important from the moment of ovulation.
Vas Deferens
Learn the role of the Vas Deferens and how it connects the testis and epididymis to the ejaculatory duct.
Vasectomy
Find out more about a vasectomy and why it is used as a method of male birth control
