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Metabolic-Reproductive Crosstalk

Meaning

The intricate and essential communication network involving signaling molecules and hormones that link the body’s energy status and metabolism with the function of the reproductive axis. This biological dialogue ensures that reproductive processes, which are energy-intensive, are only initiated and maintained when adequate nutritional and metabolic resources are available. It is a fundamental homeostatic mechanism that prioritizes survival over reproduction during times of caloric scarcity.