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Gonadal Axis Regulation

Meaning

Gonadal Axis Regulation describes the intricate negative and positive feedback system governing reproductive hormone production, involving the hypothalamus, pituitary gland, and the gonads (testes or ovaries). Precise control over gonadotropin-releasing hormone (GnRH) and subsequent LH/FSH secretion dictates the production of testosterone or estradiol and progesterone. Maintaining this axis integrity is fundamental for reproductive fitness and overall metabolic health.