The general name for two hormones that stimulate activity and hormone production in the gonads (the ovaries or testicles). These are both secreted by the pituitary gland and are called Follicle Stimulating Hormone (FSH) and Luteinising Hormone (LH).
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Gonadotrophin
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Osteoporosis
A weakness of bone sufficient to cause a fragility fracture or very low Bone Mineral Density (lower than a T-Score of –2.5) by Bone Mineral Density. Men and women are both at risk with increasing age—almost 25% of adults over age 50 have had one or more vertebral compression fractures.
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