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Gonadal Functional Capacity

Meaning

Gonadal Functional Capacity refers to the comprehensive physiological ability of the gonads—the testes in males and the ovaries in females—to perform their dual, essential roles of steroidogenesis (sex hormone production) and gametogenesis (sperm or egg production). It is a direct, quantifiable measure of reproductive and endocrine vitality, which naturally undergoes a predictable decline with advancing age. High capacity is clinically indicative of robust, healthy hormonal output and optimal fertility potential.