Androgens - What Controls Androgen Release? (Lecture 2)

Continuing with our series about androgen hormones. The goal is to present the overview of the functions and release of the androgen in a context to discuss the pharmacology of pro-androgen and anti-androgen therapies.

How is the testosterone release controlled?
How are the androgens released from the suprarenal controlled?
High level overview of the hypothalamic involvement in the control of androgens.
High level overview of the pituitary and its role in the control of androgens.

Reference: Guyton and Hall Textbook of Medical Physiology (14th Edition.)
Interesting articles:
https://synergenxhealth.com/how-low-t-treatment-works-for-high-cholesterol/
https://www.webmd.com/cholesterol-management/high-cholesterol-in-men

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