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Gonadal Axis Output Measurement

Meaning

The quantitative assessment of the hormones secreted by the gonads—testes in males and ovaries in females—which are regulated by the hypothalamic-pituitary-gonadal (HPG) axis. This measurement typically includes key sex steroids such as testosterone, estradiol, and progesterone, along with pituitary regulators like Luteinizing Hormone (LH) and Follicle-Stimulating Hormone (FSH). Evaluating this output is fundamental for diagnosing reproductive and endocrine disorders and assessing overall hormonal vitality.