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Haemorrhagic cyst
A cyst with internal bleeding
Haemorrhagic cyst
A cyst with internal bleeding
Haploid
Cells or organisms that have a single set of unpaired chromosomes
HCG
Human Chorionic Gonadotrophin. It is a pregnancy hormone, produced by the
placenta to maintain pregnancy. It is given to mature the eggs and time the egg
collection in IVF cycles
HFEA Act
Human Fertilisation and Embryology Authority Act (1990). It is a parliamentary
act that regulates IVF and related techniques in the UK
Hirsutism
A condition in which women develop excessive facial and body hair with a male
pattern distribution.
HMG
Human Menopausal Gonadotrophin. It is a combination of FSH and LH and is
produced using human menopausal urine. It is given to produce more eggs in an
IVF cycle
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Hormone
A chemical produced by a gland which controls the function of another organ
HRT
Hormone Replacement Therapy as a result of falling oestrogen levels around and
after the menopause. It is prescribed to women with symptoms such as hot
flushes and vaginal dryness or where there is a risk of osteoporosis. It can be
given as tablets or a skin patch together with progesterone to protect the
endometrium. Testosterone is given to men if they have symptoms of testosterone
deficiency
HSG
Hystero-salpingography. An out-patient test (X-ray test) used to check whether
fallopian tubes are open.
HycoSy
Hysterocontrastsonography. An out-patient tubal ultrasound test used to check
whether the fallopian tubes are open.
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Hydatidiform mole
A collection of fluid filled sacs that result from swelling of placental tissue
leading to the death of the embryo. A malignant condition called
Choriocarcinoma may rarely develop up to two years after its removal.
Hydrosalpinx
Fallopian tube filled with fluid. It generally indicates previous inflammation
of tube resulting in its damage
Hydrosalpinx
Fallopian tube filled with fluid. It generally indicates previous inflammation
of tube resulting in its damage
Hydrosonography
An ultrasound test to check the cavity of the uterus
Hyperandrogenism
A condition in which there is increased androgen (male hormone) secretion in
women
Hyperprolactinaemia
A condition in which there is increased prolactin secretion from pituitary
gland. It leads to ovulation disorders. In severe cases, there is milky
discharge from breasts
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Hypothalamus
A region of the front part of brain that contains several important centres
controlling bodily functions and emotional activity
Hypothalamus
A region of the front part of brain that contains several important centres
controlling bodily functions and emotional activity
Hysterectomy
Surgical removal of uterus. It could be carried out either through the vagina or
the abdomen
Hysteroscopy
A procedure to look into the cavity of womb through a fibreoptic telescope. It
could be performed under local anaesthetic as an outpatient procedure. An
operating hysteroscope has an extra channel for performing procedures such as
the removal of fibroids.
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