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Gonadal Hormone Production

Meaning

Gonadal Hormone Production is the critical endocrine process carried out by the primary reproductive glands—the testes in males and the ovaries in females—to synthesize and secrete steroid hormones, primarily testosterone, estrogen, and progesterone. This function is essential for the development of secondary sexual characteristics, reproductive capacity, and the maintenance of bone density, muscle mass, and neurocognitive function throughout the lifespan. A decline in this production is a hallmark of reproductive senescence.