BMJ: Hypothalamic-pituitary-ovarian axis suppression is common among women during US Army Basic Combat Training
Objective Less than half of servicewomen report loss of menses during initial military training. However, self-reported menstrual status may not accurately reflect hypothalamic-pituitary-ovarian (HPO) ...
Hypothalamic-pituitary-ovarian axis suppression is common among women during US Army Basic Combat Training
Regular ovulatory ovarian function requires an intact hypothalamic-pituitary-ovarian axis. Disorder at any level may result in oligoanovulation. Gonadotropin-releasing hormone (GnRH) neurons in the ...
Minipuberty refers to a specific period in early postnatal life with high activity of the hypothalamic–pituitary–gonadal (HPG) hormone axis. In infant boys 1 to 3 months of age, high concentrations of ...
ascopubs.org: Hypothalamic-Pituitary Axis Dysfunction in Survivors of Childhood CNS Tumors: Importance of Systematic Follow-Up and Early Endocrine Consultation
Hypothalamic-Pituitary Axis Dysfunction in Survivors of Childhood CNS Tumors: Importance of Systematic Follow-Up and Early Endocrine Consultation
Testing of hypothalamic-pituitary-end-organ function has advanced remarkably in recent years. As newer tests are compared to the standard ones, it has become apparent that no single test can determine ...
Picking the Right Patient for Human Epidermal Growth Factor Receptor 3–Targeted Therapy in Platinum-Resistant Ovarian Cancer The Oncology Grand Rounds series is designed to place original reports ...
The hypothalamus–pituitary–target gland axis has been recognized as a fundamental functional framework of the mammalian endocrine system. The anterior pituitary gland synthesizes and secretes multiple ...
The pituitary is a small, pea-sized gland located at the base of the brain that functions as “The Master Gland.” From its lofty position above the rest of the body it sends signals to the thyroid gland, adrenal glands, ovaries and testes, directing them to produce thyroid hormone, cortisol, estrogen, testosterone, and many more. These hormones have dramatic effects on metabolism, blood ...