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hCG

High-risk pregnancy

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hMG

Hormones

Humegon

Huntington's disease

Hydramnios

Hydrocephalus

Hydrosalpinx

Hyperemesis

Hypertension

Hypoglycemia

Hypothalamus

Hyperprolactinemia

Hyperthyroidism

Hypothyroidism

Hysterectomy

Hysterosalpingogram
(HSG)

Hysteroscope

Hysteroscopy

Viruses that may be transmitted sexually or by blood and can cause infection of the liver which can lead to jaundice or liver failure.

Human Chorionic Gonadotropin hormone (hCG) is produced in early pregnancy to stimulate the corpus luteum to produce the hormone progesterone and estrogen, and is excreted in the urine (the substance detected in pregnancy tests). Also, hCG may be given by injection to induce ovulation and to support the luteal phase in females. It stimulates the production of the male hormone testosterone in males.

Pregnancy complications, due to maternal or fetal factors, or a combination thereof. High-risk pregnancies require more frequent prenatal checkups and may necessitate additional monitoring, testing and treatment.

The Human Immuno-deficiency Virus (HIV) is a virus that causes Acquired Immuno Deficiency syndrome (AIDS).

Human Menopausal Gonadotropin, which consists of FSH and LH.

Chemical substances (chemical messengers) secreted by endocrine glands, to regulate activities of certain cells and organs.

A fertility drug which is given by injection. It is consists of FSH and LH.

An inherited sex-linked nervous disease that develops in adulthood and leads to a state of deteriorated mentality.

Any noticeable excess of amniotic fluid.

A condition in which the primary characteristic is excessive accumulation of fluid in the brain. Although hydrocephalus was once known as "water on the brain," the "water" is actually cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) a clear fluid surrounding the brain and spinal cord. The excessive accumulation of CSF results in an abnormal dilation of the spaces in the brain called ventricles. This dilation causes potentially harmful pressure on the tissues of the brain.

A blocked, dilated and fluid filled Fallopian tube.

Severe pregnancy

Blood pressure persistently greater than 140/90, diagnosed prior to onset of pregnancy or before the 20th week of gestation. Pregnancy-induced hypertension is an increase in blood pressure of at least 30 mm Hg systolic or 15 mm Hg diastolic on two measurements taken six hours apart after the 20th week of gestation.

The condition of having low blood sugar, which occurs when blood levels of glucose drop too low to fuel the body's activity.

A small gland in the base of the brain and above the pituitary gland. It controls many body functions such as temperature and appetite, and regulates the secretion of hormones by the pituitary gland.

This is the name given to the excess production of the hormone prolactin in both males or females. It may cause ovulation and menstrual disorders in females and sexual dysfunction in males. There are many causes including hypothyroidism, side effects of certain drugs and pituitary tumor.

Over production of the thyroid hormone by the thyroid gland.

Under production of the thyroid hormone by the thyroid gland.

Surgical removal of the uterus.

An X-ray of the uterus and womb in which a radio opaque dye is injected through the cervix into the uterus and tubes.

A thin fibre optic telescope that is inserted through the cervix to inspect the inside of the uterus.

A simple diagnostic procedure performed in the doctor’s office whereby a thin telescope (hysteroscope) is inserted through the cervix into the uterus, which is filled with saline solution or carbon dioxide, and the uterus is examined for fibroids, polyps, or other anomalies.