Fertility Definitions, Page 2

Fecundity: ability to conceive or impregnate within a given period of time, usually measured as one month
Fertility drugs: all medications used in the treatment of infertility
Galactorrhea: noticeable milk production from breasts during times other than when nursing; often associated with hyperprolactinemia
Hydrosalpinx: blockage of fallopian tube's outer end; results in distension by fluid buildup
Hyperinsulinemia: high insulin levels in the blood
Hyperprolactinemia: high prolactin levels in the blood
Hysterosalpingogram (HSG): hystero, referring to uterine, and salpingo, referring to fallopian tubes; a diagnostic procedure used to determine whether a woman's tubes are open or whether blockage exists
Implantation: occurs when embryo attaches to and penetrates endometrium; technically, event which begins a pregnancy
Karyotype: results of a blood test in which a chromosomal map or picture is created, enabling detection of any existing chromosomal abnormalities
Laparascope: thin tube attached to a light source, allowing a minimally invasive view of the pelvic and abdominal interior and organs
Laparascopy: any surgery in which a laparoscope is used
Mitochondria: structures within individual cells which provide energy for the cell's use; become less efficient with age
Motility: movement characteristics of sperm cells