research Effect of Neurosteroids on Basal and Stress-Induced Oxytocin Secretion in Luteal-Phase and Pregnant Sheep May 2023 in “Animals” Neurosteroids help regulate oxytocin levels, especially during stress and pregnancy, to protect against premature labor.
research Sex Differences in Opioid-Mediated Effects: Role of Androgens October 2020 in “Authorea (Authorea)” Men and women react differently to opioids, with hormones potentially influencing these differences.