estrogeenituotanto
Estrogeenituotanto is the Finnish term for estrogen production. Estrogen is a group of steroid hormones that are the primary female sex hormones. They are crucial for the development and regulation of the female reproductive system and secondary sex characteristics. While predominantly associated with females, estrogen is also produced in smaller amounts in males.
In females, the primary sites of estrogen production are the ovaries. The developing follicles within the ovaries
In males, testes produce smaller quantities of estrogen, mainly estradiol, from Leydig cells. This production plays
Estrogen has widespread effects throughout the body, influencing not only reproductive health but also bone metabolism,