TTC, BCP, BFP, CB – what do they all mean? In this post, we explore a handful of the most common acronyms that are found on fertility forums and message boards across the web.
If you’ve been trying for a baby lately, there’s no doubt you’ll have come across a fair share of acronyms on fertility message boards and in community groups. If you’re new to it, too, you may be feeling particularly overwhelmed. But don’t worry – you can quickly familiarise yourself with these terms, so let’s introduce you to a few…
A popular euphemism referring to the menstrual cycle.
Also known as the contraceptive pill.
A reference to having sexual intercourse during your most fertile days. BD can also mean Baby Dust – a good luck phrase meaning “I hope you get pregnant”.
Referring to pregnancy tests, BFN and BFP make regular appearances across fertility forums. It’s not uncommon for women to take a pregnancy test and receive different results on the same day – you might see something written on forums similar to “tested BFP this morning but BFN in the evening”.
A positive pregnancy test.
Your cycle buddy is someone who either started the cycle with you, ovulated the same time as you, or is planning to take a pregnancy test around the same time as you.
Used to refer to a partner/husband/wife.
A test that’s taken within the two weeks between your last missed period and ovulation. It can be performed as early as nine days after menstruation was expected.
Embryos from your IVF treatment can be frozen, ready to be thawed and used in future cycles, depending on their quality.
A popular one on message boards and an easy one to remember! TTC is about more than just having unprotected sex, though. In relation to fertility forums, it’s more about the research, patience and entire journey involved in preparing to become pregnant.
An ultrasound scan, sometimes called a sonogram, is a procedure that uses high-frequency sound waves to view internal structures of the body. Ultrasound is used during pregnancy to check that your baby is healthy.
Feeling a little more in the know? Hopefully, you’ll be to navigate fertility forums and message boards alike with more confidence! If you’re still feeling stuck, though, you can take a look at our interactive Jargon Buster – packed full with over 200 definitions.