As a whole, skeletal dysplasias are not common. They affect one in every 4,000-5,000 births, although the incidence may be higher since the symptoms may not manifest until early childhood, when short stature, joint abnormalities or other complications arise.
Role of Hormones in the Body. Hormones play a role in nearly every aspect of the bodyâs day to day functioning. For example, they regulate sexual functioning, menstruation, pregnancy, bone health, and the bodyâs overall mood and emotions.
Another well known example of steroids, is the sex hormones: Testosterone for males, and progesterone and estrogen for females. In males, testosterone is primarily responsible for the development of secondary sexual traits, while the female hormones control the process of ovulation.