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Hormonal AssayAlso known as hormone tests. These include tests for levels of FSH (follicle stimulating hormone), LH (luteinizing hormone), DHEA-S (dehydroepiandresterone), prolactin, progesterone, estrogen and hCG.
HormoneA chemical substance produced by one organ in the body that regulates the activity of another organ.
Human Chronic Gonadotropin (hCG) A hormone secreted by the placenta that preserves the pregnancy by prolonging the life of the corpus luteum and stimulating progesterone production. A pregnancy test is positive when hCG is detected. It can be administered therapeutically (Pregnyl, Profasi, Novarel or Ovidrel) to help solve some infertility problems.
Human Menopausal Gonadotropin (hMG) A natural product containing both human FSH and LH (sold as Repronex, Humegon and Menopur). It is used to treat both male and female infertility and to stimulate the development of multiple eggs. These hormones are extracted from the urine of postmenopausal women.
HumegonHuman menopausal gonadotrophins (hMG), a drug containing both FSH and LH. Humegon acts the same as Pergonal and acts directly on the ovaries to stimulate the development of follicles.
HydroceleA fluid-filled swelling in the scrotum.
HysterectomyThe removal of the uterus. A partial hysterectomy removes the uterus including, in some cases, the cervix. A total hysterectomy also removes the ovaries and fallopian tubes.
Hysterosalpingogram (HSG, Hysterogram, TInject media procedure used to determine whether the fallopian tubes are open and capable of functioning properly. The physician injects dye into the uterus through the cervix. The dye passes through the tubes if they are open. An HSG can also reveal information such as the configuration of the uterus, irregularities, and the presence of fibroids.
HysteroscopyA surgical procedure in which a telescope-like device is inserted through the cervix to view the inside of the uterus. This procedure is sometimes performed in conjunction with a laparoscopy.


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