What Is an Endocrinologist?
Reviewed: Dr. Gromatzky
4. Adrenal
The human body has a number of hormone-releasing glands, one of which is the adrenal gland. The glands are located on top of the kidneys and they are largely responsible for producing hormones that affect our stress levels and our sexuality. The adrenal glands produce androgens, which are the male sex hormones, although women do also have certain levels of androgens in their body.
If women have too many of these hormones then they can begin to develop some typically male characteristics. Other hormones released here include catecholamines and corticosteroids, which have an effect on how we respond to stressful situations.
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