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IFG (impaired fasting glucose)
Fasting glucose measured in the blood at a value of 100 – 125
mg/dl; IFG is included in the term “Pre-Diabetes”, a condition
that occurs when blood glucose levels are higher than normal but
not high enough to be diagnosed with Diabetes.
IGT (impaired glucose tolerance)
The 2-hour blood glucose (measured 2 hours after drinking a
solution of glucose) is between 140 and 199 mg/dl; also known as
Pre-Diabetes.
IVF (In vitro fertilization)
A procedure in which an unfertilized egg is placed in a Petri
dish with sperm to attain
fertilization. The embryo is either transferred to the uterus or
frozen for future use.
Implants
Small, flat patches of endometrial-like cells growing outside the uterus.
Infertility
The inability to get pregnant after a year of regular,
unprotected intercourse or the inability to carry a pregnancy to
term. PCOS (Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome) is the leading cause of
infertility.
Insulin
A natural hormone made by the pancreas that controls the level
of glucose (sugar) in the blood. Insulin acts to move glucose
into the cells and out of the blood through insulin receptors on
the cell.
Insulin Resistance
The diminished ability of cells to respond to the action of
insulin in transporting glucose (sugar) from the blood stream
into muscle and tissue.
Intracytoplasmic Sperm Injection (ICSI)
A procedure where the embryologist directly injects a single sperm into the egg, therefore, causing fertilization. This may be helpful in cases where there is poor quality sperm from the male partner, or where there is an issue with the egg where fertilization can’t occur due to changes in the membranes surrounding the egg.
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