Gonadotropins are hormones that regulate the function of the gonads, including the testes in males and ovaries in females. Synonyms for gonadotropins include gonadotrophin, follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH), luteinizing hormone (LH), and human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG). FSH and LH are produced by the pituitary gland and work together to promote gamete production and steroidogenesis in both sexes. hCG is produced by the placenta during pregnancy and helps to maintain the corpus luteum, which produces progesterone necessary for the maintenance of pregnancy. Understanding these synonyms for gonadotropins is important for medical professionals and researchers in the fields of endocrinology and reproductive medicine.