Hormone Toxicity in the Newborn

1 Introduction.- 2 Control of Reproductive Function in the Adult.- 2.1 The Reproductive Cycle - An Overview.- 2.2 Patterns of Hormone Release.- 2.3 Neuroendocrine Control of Reproduction.- 2.4 The Hypothalamus-Pituitary-Gonadal Axis.- 2.5 Activity of Steroid Hormones.- 2.6 Hormone Receptors.- 2.7 Interactions with Other Hormonal Systems.- 2.8 Reproduction and the Immune Response.- 3 Teratogenicity of Hormones in Utero.- 3.1 Introduction.- 3.2 Steroid Hormones: Malformation of the External Genitalia and Interference with the Reproductive Function.- 3.3 Other Effects of Hormones.- 3.4 Nonsteroidal Agents.- 4 Effects of Steroid Hormones in the Neonate.- A. Androgens and Estrogens.- B. Pregnanes.- C. Protection Against Steroid Hormone Damage.- D. Lymphoid System.- 5 Nonsteroidal Agents.- 5.1 Hormones.- 5.2 Psychotropic Drugs.- 5.3 Various Agents.- 6 Psychosexual Orientation.- 6.1 Behavior Patterns in the Adult.- 6.2 Influence of Sex Hormones During Fetal Life.- 6.3 Changes Enduced by Sex Hormones During the Neonatal Period.- 6.4 Regulation of Mating Behavior.- 7 Author's Overview.- 7.1 Behavoir.- 7.2 The Brain.- 7.3 The Pituitary Gland.- 7.4 The Gonads.- 7.5 Other Endocrine Systems.- 7.6 Direct Effects.- 7.7 Conclusions.