What is the Origin of Estrogen Rebound?

The term is descriptive, derived from the observed physiological reaction where the endocrine system overcompensates after a period of external, pharmacological suppression. It relates closely to the fundamental concept of negative feedback inhibition within the hypothalamic-pituitary-gonadal axis. The body attempts to rapidly restore or overshoot baseline hormone levels once the inhibitory signal is physically removed.

What is the Mechanism of Estrogen Rebound?

During therapy that suppresses estrogen, the pituitary gland often increases the secretion of Follicle-Stimulating Hormone and Luteinizing Hormone in an attempt to stimulate estrogen production. When the suppressive agent is withdrawn, the elevated gonadotropins suddenly act upon responsive ovarian tissue, causing a supra-physiological release of estrogen. This acute change in the hormone environment is precisely what defines the clinical presentation of the rebound effect.

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Estrogen Rebound

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Estrogen rebound refers to the rapid and often excessive increase in endogenous estrogen production that can occur following the abrupt cessation of certain hormone-suppressing therapies. Clinically, this phenomenon is sometimes observed after discontinuing treatments that temporarily suppressed ovarian or adrenal steroidogenesis. This abrupt hormonal surge can lead to a transient exacerbation of estrogen-sensitive symptoms, such as acne or mood changes.

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