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.
Hormones That Play A Part In Conception. The hormones that a womanâs body produce play an important role in conception. If some of the hormones that a womanâs body produces donât function properly, conception is unlikely or even impossible. Likewise, from the date of conception forward, there are hormone changes that occur in a womanâs body.