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Gonadal Health

Meaning

A comprehensive state of well-being and optimal function pertaining to the gonads, which are the primary reproductive glands: the testes in males and the ovaries in females. This critical state encompasses their capacity for robust gamete production (spermatogenesis and oogenesis) and their crucial role in synthesizing and secreting sex steroid hormones, such as testosterone, estrogen, and progesterone. Assessing gonadal health is integral to managing fertility, sexual function, and systemic hormonal balance throughout the lifespan.