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Gonadotrophin
Pronunciation: gon-ad-oh-TROH-fin
A hormone that stimulates the gonads (ovaries or testes) to produce sex hormones and gametes.
Full Definition
Gonadotrophins are hormones that regulate reproductive function by stimulating the gonads. The primary gonadotrophins are follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH) and luteinizing hormone (LH), which are naturally produced by the pituitary gland. In reproductive medicine, synthetic gonadotrophins are commonly used in fertility treatments to stimulate ovarian follicle development and ovulation. These medications are essential components of controlled ovarian hyperstimulation protocols used in IVF cycles.
Usage
Usage note: Note the spelling variation with 'ph' rather than 'f' in British English medical contexts.
In Context
- "The patient was prescribed recombinant gonadotrophin to stimulate multiple follicle development." — Treatment protocol documentation
- "Gonadotrophin levels were monitored throughout the stimulation cycle." — Clinical notes
Also known as
gonadotropin
Don't confuse with
gonadotrophin-releasing hormone
human chorionic gonadotrophin