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HPG Axis Negative Feedback

Meaning

HPG Axis Negative Feedback is the essential homeostatic mechanism within the Hypothalamic-Pituitary-Gonadal axis where the end-product hormones, primarily sex steroids like testosterone and estrogen, act to inhibit the upstream production and release of their own regulatory hormones. This precise, self-regulating loop is crucial for ensuring that circulating sex hormone levels are maintained within a tightly controlled physiological range. This constant modulation prevents both excessive production and deficiency, thereby sustaining reproductive health and systemic endocrine balance.