Gonadotropins

Gonadotropins are hormones produced by the brain’s pituitary gland that regulate reproductive processes. They include luteinizing hormone (LH) and follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH), which stimulate the ovaries in women to develop eggs and produce hormones like estrogen, and the testes in men to produce sperm and testosterone. These hormones are essential for fertility and normal sexual development. Medical treatments sometimes use synthetic gonadotropins to help individuals with fertility issues or hormonal imbalances. They play a crucial role in coordinating reproductive functions and maintaining hormonal balance.