Endocrine Abstracts

Background: The control of the Hypothalamic–Pituitary–Gonadal (HPG) axis is a highly complex process, with the hypothalamic arcuate-median eminence complex (Arc-ME) as the master regulating region. The transient activation of the HPG axis is essential for the development and function of the reproductive system. This project’s focus is the transient phase of HPG axis activation within the first weeks and months postpartum (minipuberty). The mechanisms guiding the...