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FSH (Follicle Stimulating Hormone)
Produced by the anterior pituitary gland, FSH is a hormone with
receptors in the testis and ovary and regulates reproductive
function by promoting sex steroid production in both males and
females.
Fallopian tubes
Tubes through which the egg passes from the ovary to the uterus.
Fasting Blood Glucose
A test to determine if blood glucose (sugar) levels are within a
normal range following an overnight fast.
Fertilization
This typically occurs in the fallopian tubes of a woman shortly after ovulation when sperm has been deposited into the reproductive tract. The fertilized egg then moves down the tube and implants into the uterus, initiating a pregnancy. Occasionally the fertilized egg will implant outside of the uterus, such as in the cervix or fallopian tube, which is known as an ectopic pregnancy.
Fetus
The unborn offspring from the end of the 8th week after conception (when the major structures have formed) until birth. Up until the eighth week, the developing offspring is called an embryo.
Fibrinolysis
The process of breaking down blood clots (fibrin) through the
action of several different enzymes.
Finasteride (Proscar)
Finasteride inhibits the enzyme necessary for the conversion of
testosterone to DHT in the prostate. It is used to lower blood
and tissue DHT levels and helps reduce the size of the prostate
gland. In lower doses, it is used to treat hair loss.
Fish Oil, omega-3
Essential fatty acids, specifically eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA)
and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA), found mainly in cold water fish
and benefiting such conditions as macular degeneration, cancer,
diabetes, heart disease, brain development in children and
inflammatory conditions. Considered “essential” in that dietary
intake is required.
Flaxseed
Flax is one of the world's oldest cultivated plants and
researchers are currently investigating its many health benefits
after discovering flaxseed can aid cancer prevention,
cholesterol reduction and digestion. It also curbs appetite and
helps to keep blood sugar stable. In addition to containing
potassium, phosphorous, magnesium and calcium, its soluble and
insoluble fibers promote intestinal health and regularity, due
to its mild laxative effect. Like other sources of soluble
fiber, it has been reported to also lower levels of LDL "bad"
cholesterol. Flaxseed's most notable ingredient, lignans, are
powerful antioxidants that are metabolized by bacteria in the
colon into substances which possess anti-microbial and
anti-cancer properties.
Follistim (follitropin beta)
A drug which uses the hormone, FSH, to stimulate ovarian
follicular growth and treat infertility in women. It is used in
combination with another hormone, human chorionic gonadotropin
(hCG), under careful patient monitoring.
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