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GnRH Pulse

Meaning

A GnRH Pulse refers to the intermittent, rhythmic secretion of Gonadotropin-Releasing Hormone from the hypothalamic neurons into the hypophyseal portal circulation, which is absolutely essential for the normal function of the pituitary-gonadal axis. This pulsatile release pattern is not continuous but rather a series of discrete bursts occurring at specific frequencies and amplitudes. The integrity of this pulse is a non-negotiable requirement for the appropriate downstream release of gonadotropins.