sex hormone
Gonadal chemical messenger
Sex hormones are chemicals produced mainly by the gonads that regulate sexual development and reproduction.
Estrogen and progesterone are the primary female sex hormones; testosterone is the primary male sex hormone, though all three occur in both sexes at different levels.
Sex hormones drive puberty, influence libido, and affect mood and bone density.
Ovarian steroid supporting gestation
- androgenMale sex hormone
- estradiolPrimary natural estrogen hormone
- gonadotropinHormone stimulating reproductive glands
- endocrineInternally secreting gland system
glandular · receptor · secretion · biosynthesis · pituitary gland · hypothalamus · gonads · ovaries
Intense wanting
- arousalStirring to heightened state
- attractionPull toward something
- erectileCapable of becoming erect
- orgasmPeak sexual pleasure
intimacy · hypogonadism · menopause · andropause · aphrodisiac
Teenage developmental stage
- growth spurtPeriod of accelerated physical development
- maturationProcess of becoming complete
- developmentProgress toward maturity
- voice changePubescent vocal transformation
menarche · spermatogenesis · acne · body odor · pubic hair · menstruation · growth plates · facial hair
Egg discharge from ovary
- conceptionFormation of an idea
- reproductionCopying or procreation
- spermMale reproductive cell
- eggReproductive cell in shell
menstrual cycle · fertilization · embryo · gestation · pregnancy · zygote · implantation · maternity
Waxy lipid in blood
- anabolicBuilding complex molecules
- syntheticProduced artificially, not natural
- glucocorticoidSteroid regulating metabolism, immunity
- cortisolAdrenal steroid regulating stress
aldosterone · lipophilic · metabolism · precursor · derivative · cytochrome · conjugation · catabolism
progesterone
Ovarian steroid supporting gestation
- androgenMale sex hormone
- estradiolPrimary natural estrogen hormone
- gonadotropinHormone stimulating reproductive glands
endocrine · glandular · receptor · secretion · biosynthesis · pituitary gland · hypothalamus · gonads · ovaries · testes
desire
Intense wanting
- arousalStirring to heightened state
- attractionPull toward something
- erectileCapable of becoming erect
orgasm · intimacy · hypogonadism · menopause · andropause · aphrodisiac
adolescence
Teenage developmental stage
- growth spurtPeriod of accelerated physical development
- maturationProcess of becoming complete
- developmentProgress toward maturity
voice change · menarche · spermatogenesis · acne · body odor · pubic hair · menstruation · growth plates · facial hair · height increase
ovulation
Egg discharge from ovary
- conceptionFormation of an idea
- reproductionCopying or procreation
- spermMale reproductive cell
egg · menstrual cycle · fertilization · embryo · gestation · pregnancy · zygote · implantation · maternity · paternity
cholesterol
Waxy lipid in blood
- anabolicBuilding complex molecules
- syntheticProduced artificially, not natural
- glucocorticoidSteroid regulating metabolism, immunity
cortisol · aldosterone · lipophilic · metabolism · precursor · derivative · cytochrome · conjugation · catabolism · half-life
- steroidssteroid, cortisol, progesterone, aldosterone, corticosteroid
sex hormonestress hormone
Chemical released under pressure
adrenaline · cortisol · epinephrine · norepinephrine · thyroid hormone
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