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• Sex hormone
  == Sex hormone == ...al characteristics]], [[reproduction]], and [[sexual behavior]]. The term "sex hormone" is derived from the Latin "hormon" meaning "set in motion".
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• Sex steroid
  == Sex Steroid == '''Sex Steroids''' (pronunciation: /sɛks ˈstɛrɔɪd/), also known as '''sex hormones''', are a subset of [[steroids]] that play key roles in the development and
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• Gonad
  ...nd in females, the [[ovaries]]. Gonads are responsible for producing [[sex hormones]] that control secondary sexual characteristics, as well as the [[germ cell ...s and eggs in females) and the secretion of [[sex hormones]]. The specific hormones produced vary between males and females. In males, the gonads (testes) prod
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• Sex hormone binding globulin
  ==Sex Hormone Binding Globulin (SHBG)== ...ˈbaɪndɪŋ ˈɡlɒbjʊlɪn/) is a [[protein]] that binds to and transports [[sex hormones]], such as [[estrogen]] and [[testosterone]], in the bloodstream.
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• Sex steroids
  == Sex Steroids == ...[[Vertebrate]] [[Steroid hormone receptor|steroid hormone receptors]]. The sex steroids include the [[Androgen]]s, [[Estrogen]]s, and [[Progestogen]]s. Th
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• Gonads
  ...ey are responsible for producing the gametes (sex cells) and secreting sex hormones. In males, these organs are known as testes, and in females, they are known ...l for the process of sexual reproduction. They produce the [[gametes]], or sex cells, that are necessary for the creation of a new organism. In males, the
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• Androgen deprivation
  ...f male hormones. This is done by removing the testicles, taking female sex hormones, or taking medications called antiandrogens.  ...f male hormones. This is done by removing the testicles, taking female sex hormones, or taking medications called antiandrogens. Also called androgen ablation
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• Androgens
  ...as ''steroid hormones'' and are primarily produced in the male testes and female ovaries. ...reek words ''andro'' (man) and ''genes'' (born). It refers to the group of hormones that contribute to the development of male characteristics.
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• Androgens/Anabolic Steroids
  ...reproductive activity. They are also known as '''[[Steroid hormone|steroid hormones]]'''. * [[Testosterone]]: The primary male sex hormone and an anabolic steroid.
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• Sex characteristics
  ==Sex characteristics== ...rized into two main types: [[primary sex characteristics]] and [[secondary sex characteristics]].
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• Pregnenolone
  ...ne''' (pronounced preɡˈnɛnəˌloʊn) is a parent compound for all [[steroid]] hormones in the body. It is also known as '''P5''' or '''Δ5-pregnenolone'''. ...sterol]]. It serves as a precursor for the production of all other steroid hormones, including [[progesterone]], [[cortisol]], [[aldosterone]], [[estrogen]], a
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• Lipoidal estradiol
  ...pe of [[estrogen]], a group of hormones that play an important role in the female reproductive system. ...ol is a lipid-soluble form of [[estradiol]], one of the primary female sex hormones. It is designed to be more easily absorbed and utilized by the body due to
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• Granulosa cell
  ...ic cell found in the [[ovary]]. They are involved in the production of sex hormones during the menstrual cycle and the maturation of the [[ovum]]. ...ding it with necessary nutrients and signals. These cells also produce sex hormones, including [[estrogen]], in response to [[Follicle Stimulating Hormone]] (F
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• Androgen prohormone
  ...hormones]] that serve as precursors to [[androgens]], the primary male sex hormones. They are produced in the [[adrenal glands]], [[ovaries]], and [[testes]], ...ohormone" is a term used in [[biochemistry]] to refer to the precursors of hormones, with "pro-" being a prefix in English meaning "before".
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• Transsexualism
  ...individual identifies with a gender that is different from their assigned sex at birth. ...d from the Latin ''trans'' meaning "across, beyond" and ''sexus'' meaning "sex".
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• Estradiol monopropionate
  ...[[hormone therapy]]. It is a prodrug of [[estradiol]], the primary female sex hormone. * [[Estradiol]]: The primary female sex hormone.
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• Estradiol propoxyphenylpropionate
  ...propoxyphenylpropionate is a prodrug of [[estradiol]], one of the main sex hormones in women. It is used in hormone therapy to treat symptoms of menopause, suc * [[Estradiol]]: The primary female sex hormone.
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• Oestrogen
  ...sex hormones that play an essential role in the growth and development of female sexual characteristics and reproductive processes. The term "oestrogen" is ...reference to the hormone's role in inducing estrus (sexual receptivity) in female mammals.
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• Estradiol (medication)
  ...one]]. It is used in [[hormone therapy]] for [[menopause]] symptoms, [[low sex hormone levels]] in women, and for [[transgender hormone therapy]]. ...lopment and regulation of the female [[reproductive system]] and secondary sex characteristics. It is the most potent naturally occurring estrogen.
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• Disorders of sex development
  == Disorders of Sex Development (DSD) == ...apart" and ''ordo'' meaning "order", and the Old English ''seax'' meaning "sex", and the Latin ''developare'' meaning "to unfold".
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