Leptin and Fertility

Document Type : مقاله بازآموزی

Authors

1 PhD Student of Reproductive Biology, Department of Anatomy, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.

2 MSc Student, Department of Physiology, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran.

3 Department of Physiology, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran

Abstract

Leptin, the adipocyte-derived hormone that plays a key role in energy and body weight homeostasis, has recently known as a mediator in the reproductive system. Leptin acts as a link between fat tissue and reproduction in human and is a signal which transmits the information to the brain; where is adequate fat in stores to cover the energy requirements of reproduction. Leptin acts on reproductive system at multiple levels including hypothalamic-pituitary-gonadal axis. It influences puberty, mensturation, pregnancy, and lactation. The nutritional suboptimal conditions such as eating disorders and obesity can influence serum leptin levels and are associated with some reproductive system disorders such as amenorrhea and polycystic ovarian syndrome. Future studies are expected to clarify the exact role of leptin in human reproductive physiology and pathophysiology.Keywords: Leptin, Fertility, Hypothalamic-pituitary-gonadal axis.

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Journal of Isfahan Medical School
Volume 28, Issue 121 - Serial Number 121
November and December 2011
Pages 1701-1713

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  • Receive Date: 13 December 2010
  • Revise Date: 01 November 2024
  • Accept Date: 06 April 2022

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