Estrogen

What is estrogen?

Estrogen is one of the key sex hormones that contribute to the development and regulation of the female reproductive system. As the main female sex hormone, estrogen plays a vital role in many bodily functions.

The three major naturally-occurring forms of estrogen in women are:

• Estradiol - The predominant and most active estrogen that is produced in the ovaries. It promotes the development of female secondary sex characteristics and regulates the menstrual cycle.


• Estrone - A weaker form of estrogen that is produced by body tissues like fat. It helps support estradiol production after menopause when the ovaries stop producing estradiol.


• Estriol - The weakest and least abundant form of estrogen that is produced during pregnancy. It helps support fetal development and prevents complications.

Some key functions of estrogen include:

• Regulating the menstrual cycle


• Supporting reproductive organ health


• Maintaining bone density


• Regulating cholesterol


• Impacting heart health


• Influencing skin, hair, and pelvic muscle tone


• Affecting mood and cognition

Estrogen levels fluctuate throughout a woman's life during events like puberty, the menstrual cycle, pregnancy, and menopause. Imbalances in estrogen can lead to issues like infertility, osteoporosis, and heart disease for some women.

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Let me know if you have any other questions on estrogen or women's hormone health. I'm happy to discuss this fascinating and important topic further! Does anyone else have experiences balancing hormones they'd like to share?