Figure 4.

Changes detected in serum steroid hormone concentrations during weeks of isoflavone consumption. (A) Progesterone (P4) and androgens, as (B) dehydroepiandrosterone (DHEA) did not show significant alterations. (C) Androstenedione (A4); (D) testosterone (T); and (E) dihydrotestosterone (DHT) levels in experimental animals were reduced. However, estrogen levels as (F) estrone sulphate (E1SO4) and (G) 17β-estradiol (E2) were augmented compared to control group. Means were analyzed by ANOVA test followed by Bonferroni post hoc test. * denoted significant differences between control and experimental groups.