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Acupuncture |
A form of alternative medicine and a key component of traditional Chinese medicine involving thin needles inserted into the body at acupuncture points |
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Adhesiolysis |
Surgery used to remove adhesions. |
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Adnexectomy |
The removal of the fallopian tube and ovary on one side, or ovaries and tubes on both sides. |
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Anti-inflammatory medications |
Medications that reduce inflammation. |
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Antioxidants |
A molecules that inhibits the oxidation of other molecules. |
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Antithrombotic therapy |
Medications used to reduce the formation of blood clots. |
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Assisted oocyte activation |
The technique simulating natural process of the resumption of development of fertilized oocyte. |
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Assisted reproductive technology |
The range of medical treatments methods designed to result in pregnancy. |
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Avicenna traditional medicine |
An encyclopedia of medicine in five books compiled by Persian philosopher Avicenna (Ibn Sina) and completed in 1025. |
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Avoid or decrease alcohol consumption |
A process of discontinuing or lowering of alcohol drinking. |
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Bariatric surgery |
A variety of surgical procedures to reduce weight performed on people who have obesity. |
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Blastocyst transfer |
Type of embryo transfer where embryos are transferred at blastocyst-stage (day 5-6 of culture). |
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Cervical dilatation |
The opening of the cervix, the entrance to the uterus, during childbirth, miscarriage, induced abortion, or gynecological surgery. |
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Chemotherapy of ovarian cancer |
A treatment of ovarian cancer with chemotherapeutic agents which is often combined with surgery. |
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Chemotherapy of testicular cancer |
A therapeutic option for testicular cancer, which uses anti-cancer drugs. |
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Chiropractic care |
An alternative and non-surgical treatment of the musculoskeletal and nervous system which can help resolve infertility concerns. |
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Cleavage-stage transfer |
Type of embryo transfer where embryos are transferred 2-3 days after fertilization. |
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Cognitive behavioural therapy |
Cognitive behavioral therapy is a form of psychotherapy which is used to treat a number of mental disorders. |
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Diet therapy of Anorexia nervosa |
A treatment by food, including nutritional restoration and weight normalization. |
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Dilation and curettage |
A procedure performed to remove the uterine lining or other tissues in the uterine cavity, for either diagnostic or therapeutic purposes. |
