In fertility, as in other fields of medicine, we often find scientific terms that can be confusing or difficult to understand, for this reason we decided to publish this series “Fertility from A to Z” as a glossary of terms that you will find on the way to fulfill your dream to have a baby.
Next we have for our patients the definitions of terms and keywords of health, reproduction and fertility treatments with the letter A.

Amenorrhea

absence of menstruation.

Semen analysis

Study of the semen by means of fresh ejaculation under the microscope to count the number of millions of sperm per milliliter or cubic centimeter, to examine the shape and size of the sperm, and to observe its ability to move (motility).

ANOVULATION

Total absence of ovulation. Note: This is not necessarily the same as “amenorrhea.” Menstruation can occur if there is anovulation.

azoospermia

Complete absence of sperm in the ejaculate.