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Gamete
An egg or a sperm
Genetics
A study of genes and genetic disorders
Gestation
A period of fetal growth and development in uterus, from conception to birth
which lasts for 38 weeks on average. Obstetricians and midwives calculate the
duration of pregnancy from the last menstrual period making pregnancy 40 weeks.
Gestone
A brand name for progesterone injections
GIFT
Gamete Intra-Fallopian Transfer. An assisted conception technique where eggs and
sperm are introduced into the fallopian tubes at laparoscopy under general
anaesthetic.
Gonadotrophins
Hormones FSH, LH and hCG that stimulate the production and maturation of eggs
and sperm
Gonads
Ovaries and Testicles. They produce reproductive hormones
Gonal F
A brand name for recombinant FSH
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Granulosa cells
Cells surrounding an egg in follicular fluid
GTT
Glucose Tolerance Test. A series of blood tests used to check for diabetes
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