Healing, hormones & brain
Kisspeptin
Kisspeptin-10
The hormone that switches on the reproductive system, used in research studies.
What it is
A hormone made in the hypothalamus. Kisspeptin-10 is its shortest active form.
How it's thought to work
It triggers release of GnRH, which drives LH, FSH and the sex hormones that control puberty and fertility.
What the evidence shows
It has been given to people in research settings, including IVF trials using it (as kisspeptin-54) to trigger egg maturation and studies of sexual and emotional brain responses.
Regulatory status
Research use only. Not approved as a medicine.
Safety notes
Generally well tolerated in short research studies. Repeated or continuous exposure can desensitise the reproductive hormone system.
Key sources
- Abbara A, et al. Efficacy of kisspeptin-54 to trigger oocyte maturation in women at high risk of ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome. J Clin Invest. 2015. Find on PubMed
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