What are the main hormones involved in reproductive physiology?
Gonadotropins
Prolactin
Oxytocin
Corticotropin-releasing hormone (CRH)
Melatonin
Gonadotropins stimulate the function of male and female gonads.
Prolactin stimulates milk secretion and maternal behavior.
Oxytocin is involved in milk ejection and uterine contractions.
CRH stimulates the secretion of cortisol, which is important for reproduction.
Melatonin is important in the regulation of seasonal reproduction.