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    GlossaryAndrogen Production (androgen synthesis)

    process of creating male sex hormones like testosterone

    Androgen production, also known as androgen synthesis, refers to the process by which the body produces androgens, a group of hormones that play a key role in male traits and reproductive activity. These hormones, including testosterone, are primarily produced in the testes in men and in smaller amounts in the ovaries and adrenal glands in women. Androgens are crucial for the development of male characteristics such as facial hair and a deeper voice, and they also influence muscle mass and libido.

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      Basics of Androgen Synthesis and Action

      research Basics of Androgen Synthesis and Action

      35 citations, May 2022 in “Baillière's best practice and research in clinical endocrinology and metabolism/Baillière's best practice & research. Clinical endocrinology & metabolism”
      Androgens like testosterone are important hormones for both men and women, made differently in each sex and affecting the body by regulating genes and quick interactions with cell components.
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      August 2022 in “IntechOpen eBooks”
      Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia is a rare inherited disease causing hormone imbalances, affecting growth, fertility, and heart health, diagnosed through blood tests and treated with medication and lifestyle changes.
      Targets to Treat Androgen Excess in Polycystic Ovary Syndrome

      research Targets to Treat Androgen Excess in Polycystic Ovary Syndrome

      14 citations, September 2015 in “Expert Opinion on Therapeutic Targets”
      The conclusion is that while oral contraceptive pills are effective for PCOS-related high androgen levels, new treatments with fewer side effects are needed.

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