Endocrinology mnemonic

Anterior pituitary hormones

The mnemonic

FLAT PEG

What each word stands for

  • FFSH
  • LLH
  • AACTH
  • TTSH
  • PProlactin
  • EEndorphins (beta-endorphin)
  • GGrowth hormone

Why it matters clinically

Allows systematic review of hypopituitarism.

Where it stops being reliable

It does not show hypothalamic releasing hormones or posterior pituitary hormones.

Teaching aid, still awaiting independent review. Confirm facts in a standard source.

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Common questions

What is the Endocrinology mnemonic?

FLAT PEG. It helps you recall: Anterior pituitary hormones.

What does "F" stand for?

FSH

What does "L" stand for?

LH

What does "A" stand for?

ACTH

What are all the parts of the FLAT PEG mnemonic?

F: FSH; L: LH; A: ACTH; T: TSH; P: Prolactin; E: Endorphins (beta-endorphin); G: Growth hormone.

Which topic does this mnemonic belong to?

It belongs to Endocrinology in Physiology.

Where does this mnemonic stop being reliable?

It does not show hypothalamic releasing hormones or posterior pituitary hormones.

How is this useful clinically?

Allows systematic review of hypopituitarism.

How do I make this mnemonic stick?

Say it aloud, write it from memory tomorrow, then again in a week. Then test yourself on a Physiology question about Endocrinology.

Is this a standard mnemonic?

It is a teaching aid written or adapted by our team. Some resemble ones students share informally. Check any fact that matters in a standard source.