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Metabolic Syndrome Criteria

Menopause and Hormones

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Pituitary Gland Disorders

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Estrogen

Promotes uterine growth and increases blood flow to the uterus.

Progesterone

Maintains the endometrium, prevents contractions, and stimulates breast glandular tissue growth.

Human Chorionic Gonadotropin (hCG)

Supports the corpus luteum, maintaining progesterone production vital for pregnancy.

Human Placental Lactogen (hPL)

Regulates maternal glucose to ensure an adequate supply for the fetus and stimulates breast milk glands.

Relaxin

Relaxes the uterine muscles to prevent contractions and softens the cervix for labor.

Oxytocin

Stimulates uterine contractions during labor and milk ejection during breastfeeding.

Prolactin

Prepares the breasts for milk production and stimulates milk production after birth.

Corticotropin-Releasing Hormone (CRH)

Regulates the timing of birth and stimulates the production of fetal lung surfactant.

Thyroid-Stimulating Hormone (TSH)

Regulates the production of thyroid hormones, which are critical for fetal development.

Endorphins

Help to alleviate pain during labor and to promote a sense of well-being.

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