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  • Only a limited number of covariates could be included for matching when using PSM, which was insufficient to control for all known potential confounders; thus, residual confounding may still exist.

    Real-World Adult Height Outcomes in Girls with Central Precocious Puberty Receiving GnRHa Monotherapy or Combined with Growth Hormone: A Cohort Study in China · 2026 · DOI

  • Future studies employing larger sample sizes, broader hypothalamic tissue analyses, and inclusion of additional neuroendocrine regulatory markers are warranted to further elucidate the putative role of irisin in seasonal modulation of HPG-axis activity.

    Seasonal fluctuations in the hypothalamic irisin and its correlation with the hypothalamic-pituitary-gonadal -axis activity in male rhesus monkeys (Macaca mulatta) · 2026 · DOI

  • The nonlinear relationships between bone age, basal luteinizing hormone, and uterine volume in girls with central precocious puberty have not been formally investigated. Prior work has not identified breakpoints where uterine growth accelerates. The complementary value of combined assessment of bone age and basal luteinizing hormone has not been evaluated.

    Nonlinear associations of bone age and basal luteinizing hormone with uterine volume in girls with central precocious puberty: a segmented regression analysis · 2026 · DOI

  • Further studies on the relationship between growth and AAM among different populations living in different socio-ecological conditions could be worth conducting.

    Age at Menarche Is Associated With Leg‐Length Components Among the Adolescent Girls in West Bengal, India · 2025 · DOI

  • The relationship between early age at menarche (AAM) and body height (HT), including its different segments has not been extensively studied among non Western populations.

    Age at Menarche Is Associated With Leg‐Length Components Among the Adolescent Girls in West Bengal, India · 2025 · DOI

  • One of the key limitations of this study is its retrospective design, which restricts our ability to draw causal inferences regarding the impact of GnRHa therapy.

    Final Adult Height in Girls Treated with GnRH Analogues for Precocious Puberty Around Age Eight · 2025 · DOI

  • We find limited evidence supporting the overarching hypothesis that HPA upregulation is associated with pubertal maturation or timing.

    Longitudinal analysis of cortisol changes during pubertal development in indigenous Qom girls · 2024 · DOI

  • Prospective external validation and adequately powered multi-center studies are warranted.

    Pituitary volume as a permissive morphological threshold for hypothalamic-pituitary-gonadal axis activation in children: a comprehensive diagnostic prediction study with relative importance decomposition · 2026 · DOI

  • Even though hypogonadotropic hypogonadism has been reported in the literature, its pathophysiology and natural history remain unclear.

    A Case of Sifrim-Hitz-Weiss Syndrome Associated with Hypogonadotropic Hypogonadism · 2026 · DOI

  • Gonadotropin-releasing hormone (GnRH) tightly regulates the synthesis and the release of gonadotropins, follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH) and luteinizing hormone (LH), while the intracellular molecular mechanisms following GnRH signal for the regulation of transcription remain incompletely understood.

    Functional roles of NR4A transcription factors in GnRH regulation of gonadotropin gene expression and secretion in rat primary pituitary cells · 2026 · DOI

  • Although PSAP is expressed in the pituitary gland, the cellular localization and functional significance of PSAP-GPR37 signaling and protectin D1-associated pathways remain unclear.

    Distinct localization and potential functions of GPR37 signaling mediated by prosaposin and protectin D1 in the rat pituitary gland · 2026 · DOI

  • Proper energy balance is important for reproductive success, but the central mechanism whereby undernutrition inhibits reproduction remains to be fully elucidated.

    Evidence that undernutrition increases AgRP signaling to arcuate kisspeptin neurons in male and female lambs · 2026 · DOI

  • There is a lack of data on salivary sex hormones across the menstrual cycle (MC) or hormonal contraceptive (HC) cycle of elite athletes.

    Original salivary sex hormone data of naturally menstruating athletes and hormonal contraceptive users · 2024 · DOI

  • Despite the influence of some NR4As on anterior pituitary functions regulated by the hypothalamus, their physiological expression patterns remain unclear.

    Parallel expression patterns of NR4A nuclear receptor family genes in the pituitary gland of proestrus rats · 2024 · DOI

  • The lack of understanding of the key regulatory factors involved in chicken follicle selection. The need for integrated ATAC-seq and mRNA-seq analyses to study chromatin accessibility and gene expression.

    Integrated ATAC-seq and mRNA-seq analyses on granulosa cells identify key regulators of follicle selection in chickens · 2026 · DOI

  • Further studies are needed to compare the IM and SC routes to the gold standard intravenous GnRH stimulation test. Research is needed to evaluate the long-term efficacy and safety of the IM route for CPP diagnosis. Studies should be conducted to determine the optimal dosage and administration schedule for the IM route.

    Intramuscular and subcutaneous gonadotropin-releasing hormone agonist tests for central precocious puberty in girls: a randomized controlled trial · 2026 · DOI

  • There is limited data on the intramuscular route for GnRH administration in CPP diagnosis. The subcutaneous GnRH stimulation test has logistical challenges, including the need for blood sampling at multiple time points. There is a need for a more time-efficient and convenient method for CPP diagnosis.

    Intramuscular and subcutaneous gonadotropin-releasing hormone agonist tests for central precocious puberty in girls: a randomized controlled trial · 2026 · DOI

  • One methodological limitation of the present study is the absence of colchicine pretreatment, which may have reduced the detectability of peptide-immunoreactive neuronal cell bodies (CART, NPY, and ENK).

    Sex differences in the expression of GnRH regulators in the preoptic area of guinea pigs · 2026 · DOI

  • The study had a limited sample size. The study only included girls with idiopathic CPP. The study did not compare the results with other diagnostic tests.

    Utility of a 40-minute LH level after depot leuprolide for diagnosis and treatment monitoring in girls with CPP · 2026 · DOI

  • There is a need for alternative diagnostic tests for CPP. The standard GnRH stimulation test is invasive and not available in all countries. Prior studies have not evaluated the utility of LH level measured 40-minutes after depot leuprolide injection for assessing gonadotropic activation.

    Utility of a 40-minute LH level after depot leuprolide for diagnosis and treatment monitoring in girls with CPP · 2026 · DOI

  • This study revealed high-level expression of PSAP mRNA in cells of the IL and in the marginal cells surrounding Rathke’s cleft, whereas hybridization signals for PSAP mRNA were sparse in the AL.

    Significant expression of prosaposin in the intermediate lobe of mouse pituitary gland · 2026 · DOI

  • Functional hypothalamic amenorrhea (FHA) is a common yet under-recognized cause of secondary amenorrhea resulting from reversible suppression of the hypothalamic-pituitary-ovarian axis.

    Functional hypothalamic amenorrhea: A call for global awareness and research · 2026 · DOI

  • Their study, however, lacked age-stratified analysis and did not account for potential confounders through regression modeling.

    Final Adult Height in Girls Treated with GnRH Analogues for Precocious Puberty Around Age Eight · 2025 · DOI

  • Exploring the neuromodulatory functions of the CRZ-type system, - Investigating the role of the CRZ-type system in cephalopod behavior…

    Molecular Characterization and Signaling Mechanisms of a Corazonin-Type System in Octopus minor · 2026 · DOI

  • Some limitations of this study must be declared: (1) it is a retrospective monocentric study, and its findings may not be generalizable to broader populations; (2) the sample size is small, and future studies should include a larger cohort with higher representation of male subjects; (3) we did not assess other relevant parameters, such as waist circumference, body composition, and visceral adiposity; (4) dietary…

    The Effect of GnRH Analogs on Body Mass Index in Girls with Central Precocious Puberty: A Single-Center Retrospective Study with a Literature Review · 2025 · DOI

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Open questions raised by papers listed on this page include: (1) The complementary value of combined assessment of bone age and basal luteinizing hormone has not been evaluated (“Nonlinear associations of bone age and basal luteinizing hormone with uterine…”, 2026); (2) Prospective external validation and adequately powered multi-center studies are warranted (“Pituitary volume as a permissive morphological threshold for…”, 2026); (3) Even though hypogonadotropic hypogonadism has been reported in the literature, its pathophysiology and natural history remain unclear (“A Case of Sifrim-Hitz-Weiss Syndrome Associated with Hypogonadotropic…”, 2026); (4) Although PSAP is expressed in the pituitary gland, the cellular localization and functional significance of PSAP-GPR37 signaling and protectin D1-associated pathways remain unclear (“Distinct localization and potential functions of GPR37 signaling mediated by…”, 2026); (5) Proper energy balance is important for reproductive success, but the central mechanism whereby undernutrition inhibits reproduction remains to be fully elucidated (“Evidence that undernutrition increases AgRP signaling to arcuate kisspeptin…”, 2026). 272 gap statements have been mined from Hypothalamic control of reproductive hormones papers in our 7.9M-paper local library, which holds 1,032 papers on the topic; the gaps come from whichever of those papers state one. They are mostly the research gaps the authors state and the papers' abstracts, plus future-work, limitations and challenges passages. The ones listed below are a selection still marked open; each names the study that raised it, with a DOI link where the paper has one, so you can read the original claim in context.

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