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Female Hormones

Meaning

Female Hormones are a class of steroid and peptide signaling molecules predominantly produced by the ovaries and adrenal glands that regulate the development, reproduction, and systemic physiology in biological females. The primary steroid hormones include estrogens (e.g., estradiol, estrone) and progestogens (e.g., progesterone), alongside critical androgens like testosterone. These molecules exert profound pleiotropic effects on bone density, cardiovascular health, mood, and metabolic function far beyond the reproductive tract.