What happens if GnRH is not secreted?
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The question is asking about the consequences of not having Gonadotropin-Releasing Hormone (GnRH) secreted in the body, which is important for the regulation of reproductive hormones.
Answer
Lack of GnRH secretion leads to delayed puberty, low libido, and infertility.
The deficiency of GnRH secretion leads to conditions such as delayed puberty, low libido, and infertility, as seen in disorders like Kallmann Syndrome and idiopathic hypogonadotropic hypogonadism.
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The deficiency of GnRH secretion leads to conditions such as delayed puberty, low libido, and infertility, as seen in disorders like Kallmann Syndrome and idiopathic hypogonadotropic hypogonadism.
More Information
GnRH (Gonadotropin-Releasing Hormone) is crucial for the initiation of puberty and the maintenance of reproductive functions. Deficiency usually results from hypothalamic dysfunction, often studied in isolated GnRH deficiency conditions like Kallmann Syndrome.
Sources
- Learn about GnRH deficiency / Kallmann syndrome - CHUV - chuv.ch
- Gonadotropin-Releasing Hormone (GnRH): Purpose & Testing - my.clevelandclinic.org
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