male endocrinology

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What does the hypothalamus and pituitary produce?

  • hypothalamus → GnRH

  • Pituitary → LH and FSH

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How do protein vs steroid hormones act?

  • proteins bind to surface receptors

  • Steroids are lipid-soluble and act on receptors inside the cell to change gene expression

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What do 5-alpha reductase and aromatase do?

5-alpha reductase → converts testosterone to DHT

Aromatase → converts it to estradiol

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Why is testosterone a pro-hormone?

Because it can be converted into other active hormones (DHT or Estradiol) to exert different effects

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What happens if you take exogenous steroids?

It causes negative feedback, leading to decreased natural testosterone and sperm production