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Glossary
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| Hormone |
A substance, produced by an endocrine gland,
that travels through the bloodstream to a specific organ,
where it exerts its effect |
| hCG (Human Chorionic Gonadotropin)
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A complex hormone often used
to stimulate ovulation by injection in controlled ovarian
hyperstimulation cycles. It is also the hormone produced
early in pregnancy to keep the corpus luteum producing
progesterone; may be injected to stimulate ovulation
and progesterone production |
| hMG (Human Menopausal Gonadotropins)
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A combination of FSH and LH derived from
menopausal women. These hormones are used to induce
ovulation in several treatment protocols. |
| Hyperstimulation |
Excessive stimulation of the ovaries that
can cause them to become enlarged |
| Hysterectomy |
Surgical removal of the uterus and possibly
other reproductive organs. |
| Hysterosalpingogram (HSG) |
A scan of pelvic organs through a radiopaque
dye injected into the uterus and fallopian tubes. A
common procedure in initial pelvic evaluation. |
| Hysteroscopy |
A minimally invasive procedure where a fiber-optic
'telescope' is inserted vaginally into the uterus to
examine the organ for abnormalities |
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