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    organs that produce gametes and secrete sex hormones

    Gonads, also known as sex glands or reproductive glands, are the organs responsible for producing gametes (sperm in males and eggs in females) and secreting sex hormones. In males, the gonads are the testes, which produce testosterone, while in females, the gonads are the ovaries, which produce estrogen and progesterone. These hormones play crucial roles in regulating secondary sexual characteristics, reproductive cycles, and overall reproductive health.

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      November 2013 in “John Wiley & Sons, Ltd eBooks”
      The document concludes that accurate diagnosis of male and female gonadal disorders is crucial for effective treatment and better patient outcomes.
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      9 citations, March 2021 in “Hormones”
      COVID-19 may affect male fertility and women might have better outcomes due to hormonal and immune differences.

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      4 citations, August 2021 in “Pediatrics in review”
      DSDs are birth conditions causing unusual sex development, managed with personalized care and sometimes surgery, but still lack a standard treatment approach.

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