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Many of the terms used message boards are cumbersome to type reapeatedly. For this reason, we have compiled a list of the most commonly used abbreviations. Please reference this list whenever you face confusion as to the topic of conversation.
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AF
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Menstruation (Aunt Flo)
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AI
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Artificial Insemination
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ART
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Assisted Reproductive Technology
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BBT
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Basal Body Temperature
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BCP
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Birth Control Pill
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BD
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Baby Dance (coitus)
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CB
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Cycle Buddy
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CD
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Cycle Day
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CF
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Cervical Fluid
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CL
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Corpus Luteum
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CM
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Cervical Mucus
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CP
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Cervical Position
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DD
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Dear Daughter
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DH
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Dear Husband
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DP
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Dancing Partner
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DPO
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Days Past Ovulation
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DTD
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Do the Dance
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DS
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Dear Son
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ENDO
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Endometriosis
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EDD
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Estimated Due Date
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EPO
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Evening Primrose Oil
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EP
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Ectopic Pregnancy
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FD
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Fertile Days
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FAM
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Fertility Awareness Method
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FSH
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Follicle Stimulating Hormone
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FM
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Fertility Monitor
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FTS
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Frequent Testing Syndrome
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FT
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Fallopian Tubes
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GNRH
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Gonadotropin Releasing Hormone
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GIFT
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Gamete Intra-Fallopian Transfer
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HPT
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Home Pregnancy Test
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hCG
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Human Chorionic Gonadotropin
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HSS
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Hyperstimulation Syndrome
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HSG
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Hysterosalpingogram
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IUI
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Intrauterine Insemination
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IF
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Infertility
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LH
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Luteinizing Hormone
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IVF
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In Vitro Fertilization
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LPD
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Luteal Phase Defect
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LP
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Luteal Phase
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MC
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Miscarriage
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LS
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Laparascopy
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OPK
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Ovulation Predictor Kit
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O
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Ovulation
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PG
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Pregnant
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PCOS
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PolyCystic Ovarian Syndrome
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RX
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Prescription
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RE
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Reproductive Endocrinologist
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SC
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Sperm Count
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SA
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Semen Analysis
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TTC
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Trying to Conceive
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STD
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Sexually Transmitted Disease
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ZIFT
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Zygote Intra-Fallopian Transfer
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US
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Ultrasound
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