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GnRH Pulse Generation

Meaning

GnRH pulse generation refers to the precise, pulsatile release of Gonadotropin-Releasing Hormone from specialized neurons within the hypothalamus into the hypophyseal portal circulation. This rhythmic, intermittent secretion is the master regulatory signal that controls the entire reproductive endocrine axis, driving the downstream release of Luteinizing Hormone (LH) and Follicle-Stimulating Hormone (FSH) from the pituitary. The frequency and amplitude of these pulses are critical determinants of gonadal function and fertility in both males and females.