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ClomidAlso known as clomiphene citrate
CPP protocolClaritin, Pepcid and prednisone for frozen embryo transfer
Cycle monitoring overviewA summary of the cycle monitoring process
Cycle monitoring resultsHow you’ll get your results and next steps
Discharge instructions: cyst aspirationLooking after yourself after your procedure
Discharge instructions: dilation and curettage (D&C)Looking after yourself after your D&C
Discharge instructions: egg retrievalOocyte pickup (ovum pick-up) recovery
Discharge instructions: PESA/TESERecovering after sperm aspiration
Early pregnancy careWhat to expect in the first weeks of your pregnancy
Egg freezingHow it works, who it’s for, and what to expect
Embryo transfer: what to expectHow to prepare, the transfer itself, and afterwards
Enema administration before egg retrievalHow to give yourself a Fleet enema
Fertility medication storageDispensing and storing your fertility medications
First ExposureA trusted resource on medication safety in pregnancy and breastfeeding
Fleet enemaSodium phosphates enema, and when you might need one before egg retrieval
Implications counselling for donor sperm cyclesA session to help you make informed decisions
IntralipidAn IV infusion that may support embryo implantation
Intrauterine insemination (IUI)How to prepare, what happens on the day, and after
Introduction to cycle monitoringWhat to expect, step by step
IUI semen sample collectionInstructions for partners providing a sample on the day of IUI
LetrozoleAlso known as Femara
Measles, mumps and rubella (MMR)If your rubella result came back indeterminate or non-reactive
OHSS drainageWhat to expect if you need fluid drained for ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome
OHSS precautions and managementLooking after yourself if your ovaries are over-stimulated
Ovidrel prefilled syringeHow to give your trigger injection
PenthroxInhaled pain relief for endometrial biopsy, sonohysterogram or IUD insertion
Procedures under sedationEndometrial biopsy, sonohysterogram or IUD insertion under sedation
ProlactinWhen your prolactin result is above the normal range
ReceptivaDx testingA test for inflammation of the uterine lining
Scrotal ultrasoundWhat to expect from your scrotal ultrasound
Semen sample collectionCollecting and dropping off a semen sample for testing
Sonohysterogram (SHG)An ultrasound exam of your uterus and fallopian tubes
Sonohysterogram (SHG) under sedationHow to prepare when your SHG is done with sedation
Sperm aspirationPESA and TESE: what to expect before, during and after
Sperm freezingPreserving your sperm for future use
Therapeutic donor insemination (TDI)Your donor sperm insemination, from preparation to after care
Thyroid replacement medicationLevothyroxine (Eltroxin or Synthroid)
Ultrasound-guided suction D&CWhat it is, how to prepare and what to expect
VaricellaIf your varicella result came back indeterminate or non-reactive
Varicocele embolizationAn interventional radiology (IR) procedure, done at a hospital
Vitamin D and your fertilityWhy it matters and how to improve your level