Somatostatin

Synonym: somatotropin-inhibitory hormone (SIH) Somatostatin is a third hormone, besides insulin and glucagon, which is produced in the pancreas. It is a messenger substance of the human body, which mainly inhibits the digestive process. It is also considered the antagonist of numerous other hormones in the body. Education Somatostatin is produced in the D-cells of … Somatostatin

T3 hormone levels and desire to have children | T3 hormone

T3 hormone levels and desire to have children A thyroid gland disorder can be the cause of an unfulfilled desire for children. Even very discreet or “sleeping” hypothyroidism can lead to infertility. Both an overactive and an underactive thyroid gland can have a negative influence on conception and cause the desired child to fail. The … T3 hormone levels and desire to have children | T3 hormone

T3 hormone

Definition Triiodothyronine, also called T3, is one of the two most important hormones produced in the thyroid gland. T3 is the most effective hormone in the thyroid. In its biological activity, T3 exceeds the thyroid hormone tetraiodothyronine, the so-called T4, three to five times. The two iodine-containing thyroid hormones are produced from the protein thyroglobulin. … T3 hormone

Why is my T3 value too high? | T3 hormone

Why is my T3 value too high? In case of hyperthyroidism, the thyroid gland produces too many hormones. There are several causes for hyperthyroidism and a correspondingly high T3 level. In about 95% of cases, the autoimmune disease Graves’ disease or a thyroid autonomy is the underlying cause of hyperthyroidism. In Graves’ disease, the immune … Why is my T3 value too high? | T3 hormone

Mineral Corticoids

Formation of mineral corticoids: Among the hormones synthesized in the zona glomerulosa are aldosterone and corticosterone. The output for the production of these hormones is cholesterol via pregnenolone and progesterone. Through further enzymatic changes (hydroxylation, oxidation) the mineral corticosteroids are finally produced. The corticosterone formed is converted to aldosterone. The receptor is located intracellularly, there … Mineral Corticoids

FSH

Definition The abbreviation FSH stands for follicle stimulating hormone. This hormone belongs to the sex hormones and is responsible for the maturation of the germ cells in women and men. The FSH level in women decreases and increases during the course of the female cycle. Furthermore, it is also important in puberty for the development … FSH

Progesterone | Hormones in women

Progesterone After ovulation, which is triggered by a rapid increase in LH, the so-called “LH peak”, the corpus luteum produces progesterone. The corpus luteum is formed from the ovarian follicle after ovulation. In non-pregnant women, unlike estrogens, progesterone is produced exclusively in the ovaries. During pregnancy, progesterone is produced in much higher quantities by the … Progesterone | Hormones in women

Inhibin | Hormones in women

Inhibin Inhibin belongs to the class of proteohormones, i.e. it has a protein structure (protein = egg white). In women it is produced in certain cells of the ovaries, the so-called granulosa cells, and in men in the testicles. Inhibin is responsible for inhibiting the release of FSH from the frontal lobe of the pituitary … Inhibin | Hormones in women

Prolactin | Hormones in women

Prolactin Prolactin is produced in cells of the front lobe of the pituitary gland. During pregnancy, prolactin prepares the female mammary gland for the approaching production of milk. Together with estrogens and progesterone, it stimulates the differentiation of the mammary gland tissue during this period. However, the high concentrations of estrogens and progesterone present during … Prolactin | Hormones in women