Exercise and hormonal secretion

Postgrad Med J. 1979 Jun;55(644):373-6. doi: 10.1136/pgmj.55.644.373.

Abstract

The effect of graded exercise on the secretion of cortisol, testosterone, prolactin, growth hormone, thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH), luteinizing hormone and follicle stimulating hormone (FSH) is reported. While cortisol, prolactin, growth hormone and testosterone rise during the period of exercise, a rise in luteinizing hormone becomes evident only after rest. Levels of FSH and TSH remained unchanged.

MeSH terms

  • Adolescent
  • Adult
  • Follicle Stimulating Hormone / metabolism
  • Growth Hormone / metabolism
  • Hormones / metabolism*
  • Humans
  • Hydrocortisone / metabolism
  • Luteinizing Hormone / metabolism
  • Male
  • Physical Exertion*
  • Prolactin / metabolism
  • Testosterone / metabolism
  • Thyrotropin / metabolism

Substances

  • Hormones
  • Testosterone
  • Prolactin
  • Luteinizing Hormone
  • Follicle Stimulating Hormone
  • Thyrotropin
  • Growth Hormone
  • Hydrocortisone