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Sex Hormone Production

Meaning

Sex Hormone Production refers to the complex steroidogenic pathway that results in the biosynthesis of androgens, estrogens, and progestogens, which are essential for sexual development, reproductive function, and numerous non-reproductive processes. This process occurs primarily in the gonads—the testes and ovaries—but also to a lesser extent in the adrenal glands and peripheral adipose tissue. Maintaining the integrity of this production cascade is critical for overall metabolic and skeletal health.