The world of infertility and IVF and be daunting for those who are new to.  There’s a whole different ‘lingo’ to pick up and learn before you feel part of the ‘in crowd’.

Here’s a list of some of the key abbreviations to help you feel like a pro in no time at all!

2WW – 2 week wait

AF – Aunt Flo (period)

BBT – Basal body temperature

BD – Baby dance (sex)

BFN – Big Fat Negative

BFP – Big Fat Positive

CD – Cycle day

CL – Corpus Luteum

CM/CF – Cervical mucus/fluid

DPO – Days past ovulation

DTD – Doing the deed/dance

EW – Egg White

hCG – Pregnancy hormone

HPT – Home pregnancy test

IF – Infertility

IUI – Intra-uterine insemination

IVF – In Vitro Fertilisation

LH – Luteinising Hormone

LMP – Last menstrual period

LP – Luteal phase

MC – Miscarriage

O – Ovulation

OPK – Ovulation Predictor Kit

PCOS – Poly-cystic Ovarian Syndrome

PG – Pregnant

TTC – Trying to conceive