Defeminized gonadotropin secretion

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-002916",
  "term": "Defeminized gonadotropin secretion",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "A non-cyclic, tonic pattern of gonadotropin release in a female, resembling the typical male secretion pattern. This condition results from exposure to androgens during a sensitive period of perinatal development, which permanently alters the neural circuits controlling the pituitary gland. A primary characteristic of this state is the absence of the preovulatory luteinizing hormone surge required for ovulation.",
  "subject": "Chemistry and Human Health",
  "see_also": [
    "gonadotropin",
    "hormone"
  ],
  "references": [
    "PAC, 2016, 88, 713. 'Glossary of terms used in developmental and reproductive toxicology (IUPAC Recommendations 2016)' on page 742 (https://doi.org/10.1515/pac-2015-1202)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/defeminized-gonadotropin-secretion/"
}