Sex hormones play multiple roles in the body. They are responsible for developing sexual characteristics in both men and women, participating in different stages of life, such as puberty, pregnancy, and aging. There are certainly differences in physical appearance between a man and a woman. These differences exist because estrogens and progesterone constitute the primary …
Hormones are chemical substances that regulate the proper functioning of the body. They are secreted by glands and travel through the bloodstream to reach the organs and tissues where they perform their functions. Our body produces an endless number of hormones, each one designed for a specific purpose. Among them are the well-known sex hormones …
Hormones are very critical to the proper functioning of the human body because they coordinate how the different body organs function. They pass signals to the blood, muscles, skin, and other tissues to determine what the body wants to do and when to do it. Bodily processes like metabolism, reproduction, homeostasis, mood, sexual function, and …
Since hormones are responsible for controlling and maintaining several organs and their critical processes in the human body, from metabolism to reproduction, any form of hormonal imbalance or anomaly will severely affect the body’s ability to function in a healthy manner. This is why medical treatment such as hormonal replacement therapy exists. Hormonal Replacement Therapy, …
Testosterone is a steroid sex hormone for the androgen group. It is the primary male hormone, but it also has specific functions in women, where it is produced in smaller amounts. The testicles produce testosterone in men and the ovaries in women. However, other glands, such as the adrenal glands, are also responsible for making …
Both men and women have mammary glands that develop differently according to sex during puberty. In women, the mammary glands grow by the action of female hormones and go through different stages according to the menstrual cycle, pregnancy, and lactation. These glands exist in men but do not develop as in women. Thus, when we …
We’ve all felt tired from time to time. It is common to hear people say they feel tired at some point during the day. However, tiredness has become one of the main enemies of our health since it is highly associated with lifestyle and symptoms of some conditions and diseases. For example, in the United …
What are EDCs? Endocrine disruptors are a series of natural and artificial chemical substances that modify the endocrine system, leading to malfunction. The endocrine system is a set of glands and organs that produce, release, and store hormones. These hormones travel through the bloodstream to where they take effect (different tissues and organs) to regulate …
Infertility affects one in every six couples who are trying to conceive. Contrary to popular belief, in at least half of all cases of infertility, a male factor is a major or contributing cause. This means that about 10% of all males in the United States who are attempting to conceive suffer from infertility. There is no …
Testosterone is a steroid sex hormone that belongs to the group of androgens and is the primary hormone of the male sex. It is produced in the testicles mainly (specifically by Leydig cells) and, to a lesser extent, in the adrenal glands. Contrary to popular belief, women also have testosterone in their bodies. In this case, it is produced by …