Sex Hormones

Interestingly, uterine fibroids (leiomyomas) also carry MED12 mutations — both the breast and uterus are organs sensitive to female sex hormones.

What our notes say

• Interestingly, uterine fibroids (leiomyomas) also carry MED12 mutations — both the breast and uterus are organs sensitive to female sex hormones. (Stromal Tumors: Fibroadenoma & Phyllodes Tumor Pathology)
• Hormones: growth hormone, thyroid hormone, insulin and sex hormones. (Growth and Development in Children)
• Hyperinsulinaemia also suppresses hepatic SHBG (sex hormone-binding globulin) production → increases free (bioactive) testosterone (Ovarian & Colorectal Cancer: Risks, Pathogenesis, Staging)
• | Combined oral contraceptive pill (COCP) | ↑ sex hormone-binding globulin (SHBG) → ↓ free androgens → ↓ sebaceous gland stimulation | Licensed for acne: ethinyl estradiol + norgestimate/drospirenone/cyproterone | (Pharmco Notes)
• Functions of Adrenal Androgens:Precursors for sex hormones (testosterone and estrogen) (Chemical Pathology Practice Examination)
• Sex: Hormone differences (testosterone in males, estrogen in females) (Clinical Biochemistry - Comprehensive Study Notes)

Study material on Sex Hormones

• Steroid and Sex Hormones
• Steroid and Sex Hormones

Related topics

• Growth Hormone
• Cortisol
• Cushing Syndrome
• Pituitary Adenoma
• Ketone Bodies
• Renin Angiotensin Aldosterone System
• Luteinizing Hormone
• Thyroid Hormone
• Insulin
• Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia