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| Laparascopy |
A minimally invasive surgical procedure
that allows examination of pelvic organs through a fiber
optic telescope (laparoscope). |
| Laparotomy |
Surgical procedure during which repairs
are made to pelvic organs. |
| Luteal Phase |
The second half (post-ovulatory) of the
woman's menstrual cycle, marked by elevated progesterone
levels |
| Luteinizing Hormone |
Commonly called LH, a surge in this hormone
triggers ovulation 14 days before the end of the woman's
cycle. LH surge the sudden release of luteinizing hormone
(LH) that causes the follicle to release a mature egg
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| Luteal phase |
Post - ovulatory phase of a woman's cycle;
the corpus luteum produces progesterone, which in turn
causes the uterine lining to secrete substances to support
the implantation and growth of the early embryo |
| Luteal phase defect (LPH) |
Inadequate function of the corpus luteum
that may prevent a fertilized egg from implanting in
the uterus or may lead to early pregnancy loss |
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