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Ectopic pregnancy
A pregnancy in which the embryo implants outside the uterine cavity.The most
common site of ectopic pregnancy is the fallopian tube.
Egg collection
Eggs are collected from follicles (egg sacs) in an IVF cycle under ultrasound
guidance and under sedation or local anaesthetic. In GIFT procedure,
laparoscopy is used to collect eggs.
Egg donation
The eggs are collected from one woman are donated to another woman because she
cannot produce her own eggs or if there are genetic defects in eggs. It is a
licensed treatment in the UK.
Embolisation
A therapeutic procedure where an embolic material is introduced into a
particular vessel to obstruct or reduce blood flow .It is done in congenital
arterio-venous fistula and also in the treatment of fibroids.
Embryo
The fertilised egg. From conception to 8weeks gestation (10 weeks of pregnancy),
the conceptus is referred as an embryo.
Embryo reduction see fetal reduction
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Embryo reduction
A procedure carried out to reduce the number of fetuses in a high multiple
pregnancy. It is normally carried out at the 11th week of pregnancy
Embryologist
The scientist or technician who is trained in laboratory techniques of IVF and
IVF/ICSI treatments.
Endometriosis
It is the presence of spots or deposits of endometrium outside the womb. They
respond to hormones causing bleeding, adhesions, pain and infertility.
Endometrium
It is the lining of womb which is shed each month as a period in a non
conception cycle and where an embryo implants in a conception cycle.
Endometrium
It is the lining of womb which is shed each month as a period in a non
conception cycle and where an embryo implants in a conception cycle.
Epididymis
The long tube that lies above and behind the testis. In men where no sperm are
found in ejaculate due to blockage, sperm can be aspirated from the epididymis.
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Erosion
A cervical erosion is an area of glandular epithelium from the canal of the
cervix which creeps out to the outer part of the cervix which is usually
covered by skin. It is benign and does not require treatment unless there is
bleeding or discharge. It is more correctly called ectropion
External os
Outer opening of cervical canal (neck of womb)
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