Most Commonly Used Infertility Hashtags and What they Mean

When I started my IVF treatments, I felt overwhelmed and alone. My Instagram feed was full of pregnancy announcements and happy families, while I was giving myself daily shots and tracking my follicle count. That changed when I discovered the fertility community on social media. Through hashtags like #TTCCommunity and #IVFWarrior, I found people who understood exactly what I was going through—the hope, the fear, the technical medical terms, and yes, even the dark humor about progesterone side effects.

But I remember how confused I felt at first, trying to decode what seemed like a secret language of hashtags and abbreviations. Infertility itself was new to me, let alone the secret language of #TWW, #PUPO, and countless other acronyms. As a marketer who's now been through several rounds of IVF, I want to help others find their way to this incredible community more easily.

This guide breaks down the most common fertility hashtags, explaining what they mean and how they're used. Whether you're just starting fertility treatments, exploring egg freezing, or supporting someone in your circle, understanding these hashtags can help you find relevant content and connect with others who share the same experiences.

Core fertility terminology on social media

The most widely used hashtag in the fertility community is #TTC, which stands for "trying to conceive." You'll often see this combined with other terms like #TTCCommunity or with numbers indicating how long someone has been trying (#TTC2Years).

The #1in8 hashtag references a significant statistic: infertility affects one in eight couples. This hashtag helps normalize fertility challenges and builds awareness about how common these experiences are.

Other common hashtags include:

• #NIAW - National Infertility Awareness Week
• #TTCCommunity - Trying to Conceive Community
• #TTPCommunity - Trying to Parent Community
• #TTSSupport - Trying to Conceive Support
• #InfertilityCommunity - General infertility support and discussion

IVF hashtags

Medical hashtags help people find information about specific treatments or connect with others going through similar procedures. Common examples include:

• #IVF - In vitro fertilization
• #IVFwarrior - Commonly used during IVF
• #FET - Frozen embryo transfer
• #IUI - Intrauterine insemination
• #ICSI - Intracytoplasmic sperm injection
• #PGT - Preimplantation genetic testing
• #PUPO - Pregnant until proven otherwise
• #Embaby - Cute term for embryo
• #Embabyonboard - Commonly used after a transfer
• #TransferDay - The day an embryo is transferred

For egg freezing and donation, you'll encounter these self-explanatory terms:

• #EggFreezing
• #EggDonation
• #DonorEggs
• #FertilityPreservation

These hashtags often accompany posts about treatment experiences, questions about procedures, or celebrations of milestones.

Tracking and timing hashtags

The fertility community has developed shorthand for discussing cycle timing and test results:

• #TWW refers to the "two-week wait" between ovulation or treatment and when you can take a pregnancy test. This period can be particularly stressful, and many people seek support during this time.
• #DPO means "days post ovulation" and is often followed by a number (#4DPO, #12DPO) to track cycle progress.
• #POAS stands for "pee on a stick"—taking a pregnancy test. Results are often tagged as either #BFP (big fat positive) or #BFN (big fat negative).

Medical condition hashtags

Specific medical conditions related to fertility have their own hashtag communities:

• #PCOS - Polycystic ovary syndrome
• #Endometriosis or #Endo
• #MFI - Male factor infertility
• #LowAMH - Low anti-müllerian hormone
• #RPL - Recurrent pregnancy loss

These hashtags help people find others with similar diagnoses, share treatment experiences, and discuss management strategies.

The emotional aspects of fertility challenges are just as significant as the medical ones. Several hashtags focus on mental health and support:

• #InfertilitySupport connects people seeking or offering emotional support
• #InfertilityAwareness raises visibility of fertility challenges
• #RainbowBaby refers to a baby born after loss
• #SecondaryInfertility discusses fertility challenges after having a child

Family building hashtags

Different paths to parenthood have their own hashtag communities:

• #NonTraditionalFamily
• #LGBTQ+Family
• #SingleMomByChoice
• #SurrogacyJourney
• #DonorConceived

These hashtags help people find others building families in similar ways and access relevant resources and support.

Finding your community

As social media evolves, new hashtags and communities continue to emerge. Staying current with these changes can help you maintain connections and find relevant information. Remember that online communities can provide support and understanding, but they should complement, not replace, professional medical care and in-person support systems.

The infertility community on social media reflects the diversity of experiences and paths to parenthood. By understanding and using these hashtags thoughtfully, you can find your place within this supportive network of people who understand what you're going through.

Whether you're ready to share your own story or simply want to find others who understand what you're going through, I hope these hashtags help you find your people. Use them in ways that feel right for you, and remember—you're not alone.