Steroid hormone
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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