Neuroendocrine physiology of the normal male gonadal axis

Endocrinol Metab Clin North Am. 1993 Mar;22(1):93-124.

Abstract

The normal male reproductive axis requires coordinate control of hypothalamo-pituitary testicular components. Such coordinate control is accomplished by specific feedback regulation. Here, we have reviewed the physiology of neuroendocrine feedback controls operating within the healthy male reproductive axis.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
  • Research Support, U.S. Gov't, Non-P.H.S.
  • Research Support, U.S. Gov't, P.H.S.
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Endocrine Glands / physiology*
  • Gonadal Steroid Hormones / physiology
  • Gonadotropins, Pituitary / physiology
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Nervous System Physiological Phenomena*
  • Puberty / physiology
  • Testis / physiology*

Substances

  • Gonadal Steroid Hormones
  • Gonadotropins, Pituitary