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Glossary
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| D&C |
(Dilatation and Curettage) |
| Donor insemination |
artificial insemination with donor sperm
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| Danazol |
A common medication in endometriosis treatment
which suppresses LH and FSH production. May cause notable
side effects for patient |
| Diethylstilbestrol (DES) |
A synthetic estrogen (originally prescribed
to prevent miscarriage) that caused malformations of
the reproductive organs in some who were exposed to
the drug during fetal development |
| Doxycycline |
An antibiotic that is often used in treatment
of reproductive tract infections. Often prescribed as
cost-effective preventive measure |
| Dysmenorrhea |
Abnormal pain during menstruation |
| Dysfunction |
Abnormal function |
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