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Kisspeptin-10: Evidence Summary

Evidence summary for Kisspeptin-10 across studied indications. Each indication is graded using our evidence tier system based on the quality and quantity of available clinical data.

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Indication Evidence Tier Trial Count Summary
Reproductive function / fertility Tier B 5 Triggers LH surge for oocyte maturation; emerging alternative to hCG trigger in IVF
Hypogonadotropic hypogonadism Tier B 3 Restores pulsatile GnRH secretion in hypothalamic amenorrhea
PCOS Tier C 2 Early investigation into HPG axis modulation in polycystic ovary syndrome

References (11)

  1. Kisspeptin system-physiology and clinical perspectives. . Annales d'endocrinologie (2025) PMID: 40446957
  2. The silent pandemic of stress: impact on menstrual cycle and ovulation. . Stress (Amsterdam, Netherlands) (2025) PMID: 39862134
  3. Menopause part I: Vasomotor symptoms (I). . Taiwanese journal of obstetrics & gynecology (2025) PMID: 40049806
  4. The Emerging Therapeutic Potential of Kisspeptin and Neurokinin B. . Endocrine reviews (2024) PMID: 37467734
  5. Sleep disturbance associated with the menopause. . Menopause (New York, N.Y.) (2024) PMID: 38916279
  6. Interactions between kisspeptin and bone: Cellular mechanisms, clinical evidence, and future potential. . Annals of the New York Academy of Sciences (2024) PMID: 39269749
  7. Jiawei Buzhong Yiqi Decoction attenuates polycystic ovary syndrome through regulating kisspeptin-GPR54-AKT-SHBG system. . Phytomedicine (2024) PMID: 39116604
  8. Mechanism of elevated LH/FSH ratio in lean PCOS revisited: a path analysis. . Scientific reports (2024) PMID: 38589425
  9. Diagnostic and therapeutic use of oral micronized progesterone in endocrinology. . Reviews in endocrine & metabolic disorders (2024) PMID: 38652231
  10. Polycystic ovary syndrome: pathophysiology and therapeutic opportunities. . BMJ medicine (2023) PMID: 37859784
  11. Kisspeptin for IVF augmentation Phase 2 trial. . Various (2020) PMID: 41151445