Reproductive hormone

Reproductive hormones are hormones that are involved in the human reproductive system. They play a crucial role in the regulation of reproduction, sexual differentiation, and sexual behavior. These hormones include gonadotropin-releasing hormone, luteinizing hormone, follicle-stimulating hormone, prolactin, estrogen, progesterone, and testosterone.

Gonadotropin-releasing hormone[edit | edit source]

Luteinizing hormone (LH) is a hormone produced by the anterior pituitary gland. In females, it triggers ovulation and the development of the corpus luteum. In males, it stimulates the Leydig cells to produce testosterone.

Follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH) is a hormone produced by the anterior pituitary gland. In females, it stimulates the growth and maturation of ovarian follicles. In males, it stimulates the production of sperm.

Prolactin is a hormone produced by the anterior pituitary gland. It stimulates milk production in females after childbirth.

Estrogen is a group of hormones produced primarily by the ovaries in females and to a lesser extent by the testes in males. It is responsible for the development and regulation of the female reproductive system and secondary sex characteristics.

Progesterone is a hormone produced by the ovaries in females. It plays a crucial role in the menstrual cycle, pregnancy, and embryogenesis.

Testosterone is a hormone produced primarily by the testes in males and to a lesser extent by the ovaries in females. It is responsible for the development and regulation of the male reproductive system and secondary sex characteristics.

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