the ovaries and testes

simulated by the anterior pituitary gland

OVARIES

• estrogen

  • maturation of reproduction organs and secondary sex characteristics

  • breast development and menstrual cycles

    • too much- menstrual irregularities, increased risk of clots and breast cancer

    • not enough- menstrual irregularities, menopause symptoms

• proestrogen

  • cause breast development and control of the menstrual cycle

    • too much- menstrual irregularities

    • not enough- menstrual irregularities, endometriosis

TESTES

• testosterone and other androgens (DHT- dihydrotestosterone)

  • maturation of reproduce organs and secondary sex characteristics and production of sperm

    • too much- acne, baldness, mood changes

    • not enough- infertility issues, decreased muscle and bone density