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Hormone levels compared to baseline.
| HORMONE | PREPARTUM WOMEN | POSTPARTUM WOMEN | PREPARTUM MEN | POSTPARTUM MEN |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cortisol | Increased | Increased | Decreased | Decreased, then normalizes |
| Testosterone | Mildly inceased | Normalizes | Decreased | Decreased, then normalizes |
| Estrogen/estradiol | Increased | Increased | Increased | Increased |
| Prolactin | Increased | Increased | Increased | Increased |
