Gonadotrophin (Noun)
Meaning
Hormone secreted by the anterior pituitary gland and placenta; stimulates the gonads and controls reproductive activity.
Classification
Nouns denoting body parts.
Examples
- The doctor explained that the patient's irregular menstrual cycle was caused by an imbalance of gonadotrophin levels in her body.
- Gonadotrophin is a hormone that plays a crucial role in regulating the reproductive system, particularly in the development of follicles in the ovaries.
- The fertility specialist prescribed medication to stimulate gonadotrophin production in the patient's body to induce ovulation.
- Research has shown that gonadotrophin levels typically surge during puberty, triggering the onset of reproductive maturity.
- In some cases, doctors may recommend gonadotrophin injections to stimulate the ovaries to produce multiple eggs during in vitro fertilization treatment.