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hormones

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Chemical substances, produced in the body by endocrine glands, that are transported by the blood to other organs to stimulate their function. Adrenaline, estrogen, insulin, and testosterone are all hormones.

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Several hormones can spike in men when they become dads, including oxytocin, linked to better relationship quality; vasopressin, associated with emotional bonding; and prolactin, which promotes lactation in women and caregiving behavior in guys.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026

Finasteride works by targeting hormones involved in follicle shrinkage, while minoxidil is commonly used on the scalp to encourage growth.

From Science Daily • Jun. 7, 2026

GLP-1 is just one of more than 30 hormones in the gut which we all produce naturally and which helps regulate the appetite.

From BBC • May 16, 2026

Compounded hormones are only as good as the compounding pharmacy.

From MarketWatch • May 12, 2026

Dr. Luce will tell you that female monkeys exhibit mounting behavior when administered male hormones.

From "Middlesex: A Novel" by Jeffrey Eugenides

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