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Testosterone Synthesis Cycles

Meaning

Testosterone Synthesis Cycles refer to the multi-step biochemical pathway, known as steroidogenesis, that converts cholesterol into testosterone, primarily within the Leydig cells of the testes and, to a lesser extent, the adrenal glands and ovaries. This process is a tightly regulated cascade of enzymatic reactions that are acutely sensitive to upstream hormonal signals from the pituitary gland. Understanding these cycles is fundamental to diagnosing and treating primary and secondary hormonal deficiencies.