Steroid hormone

Steroid hormones are hormones that have a steroid structure and are produced from cholesterol. They include the following:


 * Androgens like testosterone and dihydrotestosterone
 * Estrogens like estradiol, estrone, and estriol
 * Progestogens like progesterone
 * Glucocorticoids like cortisol
 * Mineralocorticoids like aldosterone and deoxycorticosterone