Sinking in a World of IF: Just in case you were wondering

Important Terms

PCOS: Polycystic ovarian syndrome

TTC: Trying to conceive

PODO: Pants off dance off, aka: sex

CD: Cycle day

DPO: Days past ovulation

BFN: Big fat negative

BFP: Big fat positive

Clomid: The first stop on the infertility treatment route

FSH: Follicle stimulating hormone

Follistim/Puregon: An FSH medication

Trigger shot: An injection to induce ovulation

U/S: Ultrasound

HSG: Hysterosalpingogram

IUI: Intrauterine insemination, aka: artificial insemination

IVF: Invitro fertilization

MTF: Military treatment facility

Tricare: The military's health care system

HPT: Home pregnancy test

POAS: Pee on a stick. Taking a HPT.