Estrogen is one of the key sex hormones that is essential for sexual and reproductive development. It is primarily responsible for development of what we think of as “feminine” characteristics.
Some key points about estrogen:
- Estrogen is the primary female sex hormone. It is responsible for development of female secondary sexual characteristics during puberty, including breasts, widened hips, and a feminine pattern of fat distribution.
- There are three major forms of estrogen in women - estradiol, estriol, and estrone. Estradiol is the predominant and most potent one.
- Estrogen plays a crucial role in the menstrual cycle. It causes growth and buildup of the uterine lining, which is shed during menstruation if no pregnancy occurs.
- Estrogen is produced primarily in the ovaries. Some smaller amounts are also produced in fat tissues and the adrenal glands.
- In addition to sexual development, estrogen serves many other functions like bone maintenance, cholesterol regulation, and vascular health. Declining estrogen levels during menopause lead to issues like bone loss.
Now that we have covered the basics of what estrogen is, readers may be wondering:
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