androgenshormones
androgen hormones are a group of steroid hormones that play a critical role in the development and maintenance of male characteristics. The primary androgens are testosterone, dihydrotestosterone (DHT), and androstenedione. They are produced mainly in the testes, with smaller amounts synthesized in the adrenal glands of both sexes.
These hormones are derived from cholesterol and undergo a series of enzymatic conversions in the Leydig cells
Androgens influence a variety of physiological processes. During fetal development they promote the formation of the
Clinical disorders related to androgen levels include hypogonadism (low androgen production) and androgen excess, which can
Recent research also examines the impact of environmental endocrine disruptors, such as phthalates and bisphenol A,