Fertility clinic

Fertility Clinic

A Fertility Clinic is a medical facility that assists individuals and couples in achieving pregnancy through various treatment methods.

Pronunciation

Fertility Clinic: /fərˈtilədē klɪnɪk/

Etymology

The term "Fertility Clinic" is derived from the English words "fertility", which refers to the ability to conceive children or young, and "clinic", a healthcare facility that is primarily focused on the care of outpatients.

Definition

A Fertility Clinic specializes in diagnosing and treating infertility problems. These clinics offer a range of services such as In Vitro Fertilization (IVF), Intrauterine Insemination (IUI), Egg Freezing, Sperm Donation, Egg Donation, and Surrogacy.

Related Terms

In Vitro Fertilization (IVF): A complex series of procedures used to help with fertility or prevent genetic problems and assist with the conception of a child.
Intrauterine Insemination (IUI): A fertility treatment that involves placing sperm inside a woman's uterus to facilitate fertilization.
Egg Freezing: A method of preserving a woman's reproductive potential by freezing and storing her eggs for later use.
Sperm Donation: The process by which a man donates semen, the fluid containing sperm that is released during ejaculation, to help an individual or a couple conceive a baby.
Egg Donation: The process by which a woman provides one or several eggs (ova, oocytes) for purposes of assisted reproduction.
Surrogacy: An arrangement, often supported by a legal agreement, whereby a woman (the surrogate mother) agrees to bear a child for another person or persons, who will become the child's parent(s) after birth.