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Epigenetics of functional hypothalamic amenorrhea
11 Aug 2022
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Functional hypothalamic amenorrhea (FHA) is a temporary infertility characterized by the suppression of the hypothalamic-pituitary-gonadal (HPG) axis, induced by the inhibition of the hypothalamic pulsatile secretion of the gonadotropin-releasing hormone (GnRH), in the presence of stressors, including eating disorders, excessive exercise, and psychological distress. Although the stressful factors that may lead to...
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