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Sex Hormone Influence

Meaning

Sex hormone influence describes the pervasive and multifaceted effects that steroid hormones—primarily estrogens, androgens, and progestogens—exert on a wide range of physiological systems beyond the reproductive tract. This influence extends to bone density, cardiovascular function, cognitive performance, mood regulation, and body composition. Understanding this systemic influence is central to hormonal health, as age-related or pathological shifts in these hormones, such as during menopause or andropause, have profound implications for overall well-being and longevity. Clinicians must appreciate the systemic reach of these hormones when considering any form of hormonal modulation.