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Introduction Steroid hormones are signaling molecules involved in regulation of electrolyte concentrations, blood pressure, reproductive functions, and metabolism ( 1 ). A lack or an excess of steroids results from enzyme defects, adenomas, or
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female reproductive events. Further, ovarian tumors are considered sensitive to sex steroid hormones, as they are mediated by specific androgen, estrogen, and progesterone receptors ( 3 ). Additionally, the steroid hormone receptor shows a particular