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Pulsatile GnRH Administration

Meaning

Pulsatile GnRH administration is a specialized clinical treatment method involving the delivery of Gonadotropin-Releasing Hormone (GnRH) in a programmed, intermittent fashion to mimic the natural, rhythmic release pattern from the hypothalamus. This specific, physiological mode of delivery is utilized to stimulate the pituitary gland to secrete Luteinizing Hormone (LH) and Follicle-Stimulating Hormone (FSH), thereby inducing ovulation in women or spermatogenesis in men with hypothalamic hypogonadism. This method is distinct from continuous GnRH administration, which paradoxically suppresses the pituitary. Precise dosing and timing are critical to achieve the desired therapeutic response and restore fertility.