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The Resource Library
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Free, practical tools for people going through IVF — the things you wish someone had handed you on day one. No sign-up to download any of them.
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The Complete IVF Consultation Guide — questions, terms, and what to expectThe resource our community reaches for most. Covers your first appointment through to cycle planning, with plain-English explanations of every term you're likely to hear.
Track every injection, scan result, and emotional moment through your cycle. Designed with the community to actually fit how IVF feels, not just how it works.
Curated from hundreds of community responses. The questions that matter, grouped by topic, ready to print and bring with you.
Every acronym, test, and procedure you'll encounter, explained clearly. Alphabetical with cross-references. Bookmark it for the moments you need it.
When you're exhausted and emotional, finding the right words is hard. These templates cover results queries, protocol questions, and requesting more time.
A daily log for tracking injections, timings, doses, and notes. Simple enough to use at 10pm after a long day. Spaces for both pen and digital use.
A gentle, honest guide through the TWW. What symptoms mean (and don't mean), how to manage the uncertainty, and what the research says about early signs.
A practical, honest guide for partners who want to help but don't always know how. Written with input from partners who've been through it.
A template letter and guidance notes for navigating time off, flexible working, and disclosure. Reviewed for accuracy against current UK employment guidance.
There's no roadmap for this. This guide doesn't offer false comfort — it offers company, practical suggestions, and space to feel however you feel.
Quick reference
The IVF glossary
Every term, acronym, and abbreviation you'll encounter — explained plainly. Use the alphabet filter to find what you need, or download the full glossary as a PDF from the library above.
AMH
Anti-Müllerian Hormone
A blood test used to estimate ovarian reserve — how many eggs you have remaining. A lower result doesn't mean you can't conceive, but it informs your clinic's approach to stimulation.
AFC
Antral Follicle Count
An ultrasound count of small follicles visible on your ovaries at the start of your cycle. Used alongside AMH to predict your response to stimulation drugs.
Blastocyst
Day 5–6 embryo
An embryo that has developed for five or six days and reached the blastocyst stage. These are generally considered to have a higher chance of successful implantation than earlier-stage embryos.
Embryo grading
Quality assessment
A system used by embryologists to assess embryo quality. Grades vary by clinic and stage, but broadly reflect cell number, symmetry, and fragmentation. A lower grade doesn't mean an embryo won't work.
FET
Frozen Embryo Transfer
A cycle in which a previously frozen embryo is thawed and transferred to the uterus. Outcomes for FET cycles are now comparable or superior to fresh transfers in many studies.
hCG
Human Chorionic Gonadotropin
The hormone detected by pregnancy tests, also used as a trigger shot to mature eggs before collection. Its presence is what causes the classic early pregnancy symptoms.
ICSI
Intracytoplasmic Sperm Injection
A form of IVF in which a single sperm is injected directly into an egg, rather than sperm and egg being placed together. Most commonly recommended for male factor infertility.
PGT-A
Preimplantation Genetic Testing
Testing of embryos for chromosomal abnormalities before transfer. Evidence on its benefit for general IVF populations remains debated — it is more clearly indicated in specific circumstances.
Progesterone
Luteal support hormone
A hormone supplemented after egg collection and transfer to support the uterine lining. Progesterone causes symptoms (bloating, breast tenderness, fatigue) that closely mimic early pregnancy — making symptom-spotting unreliable during the TWW.
TWW
Two-Week Wait
The period between embryo transfer and the official pregnancy test date. Widely considered the most emotionally difficult part of an IVF cycle.
Chemical pregnancy
Early pregnancy loss
A very early pregnancy loss detected by a positive hCG test that does not progress to a clinical pregnancy. Often occurs before five weeks. The clinical term does not reflect the emotional weight of the experience for many people.
Trigger shot
Final maturation injection
An injection given approximately 36 hours before egg collection to trigger final maturation of follicles. Timing is precise — it is one of the most time-sensitive steps in an IVF cycle.