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HPG Axis Information Shielding

Meaning

HPG Axis Information Shielding refers to the implementation of targeted security measures specifically designed to protect data related to the Hypothalamic-Pituitary-Gonadal axis, including reproductive hormone levels, fertility markers, and intimate sexual health history. This shielding recognizes the uniquely sensitive nature of this information, which, if exposed, could lead to significant personal and social harm to the individual. The goal is to apply a specialized, heightened layer of privacy to this intimate physiological domain within the digital health record.