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Glossary term

Trigger shot

Final injection (hCG or Lupron) given 36 hours before egg retrieval to trigger final egg maturation and release.

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Fertility
IVF Cycle
A complete cycle of in-vitro fertilization including ovarian stimulation, egg retrieval, laboratory fertilization, and embryo transfer.

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