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Glossary

Glossary

Traveling in the world of fertility is sometimes like traveling to a foreign country where a foreign language is spoken.

A language that has many medical terms that can sometimes sound technical and complex.

If this language seems difficult to you or you feel that you do not understand what the doctors are telling you or what you are reading, do not worry!

We have prepared for you the following fertility glossary, which includes all the medical terms related to fertility, formulated in simple and understandable words.

You can search for what you want in alphabetical order and the answer will be presented in front of you!

If you still do not find what you are looking for, please send us a message and we will make sure to update the glossary.

 

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There are currently 5 names in this directory beginning with the letter H.
HUMAN CHORIONIC GONADOTROPIN (hCG)
A hormone of early pregnancy that is monitored to determine viability of the gestation. This hormone is also used as an injection to induce ovulation and maturation of the oocyte (egg) in ovarian stimulation protocols.
HUMAN MENOPAUSAL GONADOTROPIN (hMG)
A purified extract of LH and FSH, the hormones secreted by the pituitary gland to stimulate the ovary. It is administered by injection to facilitate development of multiple follicles in treatment cycles.
HYPOTHALAMUS
A portion of the brain that stimulates the pituitary gland to secrete LH and FSH in order to stimulate ovarian follicle development. The hypothalamus acts as the “pacemaker” for many important hormone-driven processes, controlling the production and periodic release of hormones from the pituitary gland.
HYSTEROSALPINGOGRAM (HSG)
An x-ray procedure to examine whether the fallopian tubes are patent (open) or not. This test helps determine if the tubes are blocking sperm from reaching the ovulated eggs waiting inside the fallopian tubes. Special x-ray dye is gently injected through the uterus and then x-ray pictures are taken to see where the dye travels uninterrupted.
HYSTEROSCOPE/HYSTEROSCOPIC SURGERY
Minimally invasive surgery in which a small telescopic camera, much like a laparoscope, is placed through the cervical canal into the uterine cavity. This allows direct visualization of the endometrium where an embryo implants. This surgical technique is minimally-invasive, well-tolerated and can be performed in a day-surgery center. It allows removal of any impediments to implantation such as polyps or fibroids in the uterine cavity.