gonadotropins
[/ɡoʊnədəˈtroʊpɪnz/]
nounpl: gonadotropins (already plural form; singular: gonadotropin)
gonadotropinas
1. Hormones produced by the anterior pituitary gland that stimulate the gonads (testes or ovaries) to produce sex hormones and gametes
Gonadotropins play a crucial role in regulating reproductive function in both males and females.
As gonadotropinas desempenham um papel crucial na regulação da função reprodutiva em homens e mulheres.
2. Synthetic or naturally derived gonadotropin preparations used in fertility treatments and hormone replacement therapy
The fertility specialist prescribed gonadotropins to stimulate egg production.
O especialista em fertilidade prescreveu gonadotropinas para estimular a produção de óvulos.
This is primarily a medical and scientific term used by healthcare professionals, endocrinologists, and fertility specialists in both Brazil and the United States. It has become increasingly common in public discourse with the growth of fertility treatments and reproductive medicine awareness. In Brazil, fertility clinics and reproductive medicine is a well-established field, and the term is regularly used in medical consultations and patient education materials.
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