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'''Oestrogens''' are the hormones responsible for inducing oestrous in females. '''Estradiol''' is the principle oestrogen in the female.'''Estrone''' and '''Estriol''' are chemically similar to estradiol but are found in lower concentrations and have a lower estrogenic activity.
'''Oestrogens''' are the hormones responsible for inducing oestrous in females. '''Estradiol''' is the principle oestrogen in the female.'''Estrone''' and '''Estriol''' are chemically similar to estradiol but are found in lower concentrations and have a lower estrogenic activity.
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'''Progesterone''' is another crucial female sex hormone, produced by the corpus luteum. Progesterone prepares the uterus for reception of fertilised oocytes. Oestrogens and progesterone are transported via the blood bound to plasma proteins.
===Hormone Production===
===Hormone Production===
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Progesterone is produced in the [[Corpus_Luteum_-_Anatomy_%26_Physiology|corpus luteum]], also using cholesterol as a base molecule.
Progesterone is produced in the [[Corpus_Luteum_-_Anatomy_%26_Physiology|corpus luteum]], also using cholesterol as a base molecule. More detailed information regarding corpus luteum [[Corpus_Luteum_Formation_-_Anatomy_%26_Physiology|formation]] and [[Corpus_Luteum_Regression_-_Anatomy_%26_Physiology|regression]] please use the links.
===Regulation of Female Sex Hormones===
===Regulation of Female Sex Hormones===
===Effects of Female Sex Hormones===
===Effects of Female Sex Hormones===
Oestrogens and progesterone exert their effects in a similar manner to testosterone by binding to a hormone receptor within the cytoplasm of the cell and then binding to DNA in the cell nucleus affecting DNA transcription.
[[Category:Reproductive System - Anatomy & Physiology]]
[[Category:Reproductive System - Anatomy & Physiology]]
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