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Gonadal Stewardship

Meaning

Gonadal Stewardship is a clinical philosophy and practice centered on the careful preservation, optimization, and long-term management of the function of the gonads, specifically the testes in males and the ovaries in females. This practice emphasizes protecting the gonads’ dual roles: the synthesis of sex steroids, such as testosterone and estradiol, and the production of gametes, or reproductive cells. It involves proactive strategies to mitigate age-related decline and environmental damage to ensure sustained hormonal and reproductive capacity.