How is the endocrine system involved in reproduction?

In addition to producing gametes, the gonads are endocrine glands which produce sex hormones which perform many functions including control of arousal and, in females, of the menstrual cycle and fertility. read more

A: The endocrine system is vital to reproduction, controlling everything from the sex of an organism to the generation and release of gametes and even the sex drive. The endocrine system is responsible for the creation and release of hormones, the chemical messengers that regulate most of the body's systems. read more

In addition to producing gametes, the gonads are endocrine glands which produce sex hormones which perform many functions including control of arousal and, in females, of the menstrual cycle and fertility. Endocrine produced hormones are also critically involved in all stages of pregnancy from implantation through birth. read more

Hormones deliver messages, the endocrine system coordinates hormones. Hormones vary in their chemical structure, depending on the endocrine gland they are secreted from. Our endocrine system works closely with our nervous system to maintain proper function. Most body organs are influenced by the nervous system and the endocrine system. read more