(25-08-2014, 07:15 AM)Lotus Wrote: Thus, changes in levels of specific proteins in cells is one way that androgen receptors control cell behavior. One thing that gets overlooked is edema due to simulation of Aldosterone receptors as it's pointed out.

Could you elaborate on the effect androgens have on aldosterone? My understanding is that testosterone and dopamine lower aldosterone (and thus reduce edema) while estrogen, prolactin, and anxiety increase it. Progesterone also increases it but blocks its receptors.