Saturday, February 04, 2006

Acronyms and Annoying Catch Phrases in the World of Infertility

AF= Aunt Flo or the start of menstruation
cd1= cycle day one or the start of AF
RE= reproductive endocrinologist
FSH= follicle stimulating hormone
e2= estrodial
p4= progesterone
IRL= In real life
DH= dear husband
IVF= invitro fertilization
IUI= intrauterine insemination
HSG=hysterosalpingogram
BBT= basal body temperature
BD=baby dancing (trying the "old fashioned" way)
IF= infertility
bcp= birth control pills

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