Gonadal

... least 11 reported cases of fertility in true hermaphrodite humans in scientific literature),[2] there has yet to be a documented case where both gonadal tissues function; contrary to folk rumors of hermaphrodites being able to impregnate themselves." This leads us to believe that the chances ...

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What is meant when a gonadal steroid is described as non-aromatizable?

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... peptide was synthesized de novo by Leydig cells or was taken up and stored by the cells following biosynthesis at some other intra- and/or extra-gonadal source(s). Since luteinizing hormone (LH) and ascorbate are known to augment the production of oxytocin in ovarian granulose cells, varying ...

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... some diseases such as Kallmann's syndrome (although I am unsure both are totally lacking in this case), or caused by specific medication, such as gonadal steroids antagonists. My question is, are there good documented cases of people totally lacking all gonadal steroids, through natural or artificial ...

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... If you got positive result (your androgen level is significantly higher than normal), please check your LH & FSH level too. The high level of gonadal hormone(s) can be caused by the excessive production within gonad itself or due to feedback from pituitary. If both androgen and LH & FSH ...

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