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Estrogen Feedback

Meaning

Estrogen feedback is a critical endocrine regulatory loop where circulating levels of estrogen influence the secretion of hormones from the hypothalamus and pituitary gland. This mechanism is central to the precise control of the menstrual cycle in premenopausal women and is vital for maintaining hormonal homeostasis across the lifespan. The feedback can be negative, suppressing GnRH and LH/FSH release, or positive, causing the preovulatory surge of LH necessary for ovulation. Maintaining the sensitivity and integrity of this feedback system is a key objective in hormonal health management.