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Nutritional Deficiency Reproductive Function

Meaning

Nutritional Deficiency Reproductive Function describes the causal relationship between inadequate intake or absorption of essential macronutrients and micronutrients and the subsequent impairment of the Hypothalamic-Pituitary-Gonadal (HPG) axis. This deficit signals to the body a state of famine or resource scarcity, prompting a systemic shutdown of non-essential functions, including reproduction. Clinical manifestations range from menstrual cycle irregularities to poor gamete quality, highlighting the body’s resource-dependent triage.