Fertility and Menstrual Cycle Abbreviations and Acronyms (O-R)
Here we present a list of frequently used menstrual, fertility and reproductive health abbreviations and acronyms. You'll find them used on MMC (our acronym for MyMonthlyCycles.com) and throughout online (and offline) fertility and menstrual discussions and communities!
O
- O, OV - Ovulation
- OB - Obstetrician
- OB/GYN - Obstetrician/Gynecologist
- OC - Oral Contraceptives
- OD - Ovulatory Dysfunction
- OHSS - Ovarian Hyperstimulation Syndrome
- OPK - Ovulation Predictor Kit
- OPT - Ovulation Predictor Test
- OTC - Over The Counter
P
- P4 - Progesterone
- PA - Physician's Assistant
- PCAO - Polycystic Appearing Ovaries
- PCO - Polycystic Ovaries
- PCOD - Polycystic Ovary Disease
- PCOS - Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
- PCP - Primary Care Physician
- PCT - Post Coital Test
- PG - Pregnant
- PGD - Pre-implantation Genetic Diagnosis
- PI - Primary Infertility
- PID - Pelvic Inflammatory Disease
- PLI - Paternal Leukocyte Immunization
- PMDD - Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder
- PMS - Premenstrual Syndrome
- PMT - Premenstrual Tension
- PNV - Prenatal Vitamin
- POAS - P On A Stick (Take Pregnancy Test)
- POC - Products of Conception
- POF - Premature Ovarian Failure
- PROM - Premature Rupture of Membranes
- PTSD - Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder
R
- RE - Reproductive Endocrinologist
- R-FSH, R-hFSH - Recombinant Human Follicle Stimulating Hormone
- RI - Reproductive Immunologist
- RIP - Reproductive Immunophynotype
- ROS - Reactive Oxygen Species
- RPL - Recurrent Pregnancy Loss
- RSA - Recurrent Spontaneous Abortion
- Rx - Prescription
