Estrogen - Role in Female Reproductive Health

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How does estrogen affect the body?

Estrogen regulates important processes in your skeletal, cardiovascular, and central nervous systems that impact your overall health. Estrogen affects: Cholesterol levels. Blood sugar levels. Bone and muscle mass. Circulation and blood flow. Collagen production and moisture in your skin. Brain function, including your ability to focus.

What is the role of estrogen in the body?

Estrogen is a hormone that plays a role in both the male and female reproductive systems. In females, it contributes to reproductive and breast health, among other functions. Estrogen contributes to cognitive health, bone health, the function of the cardiovascular system, and other essential bodily processes.

Is estrone a sex hormone?

Estrone is the second most common type of estrogen produced by your body during your childbearing years. It also has a weaker effect than estradiol on your body's estrogen-specific hormone receptors. Estrone is primarily made from another type of sex hormone in your body called androgens.

What are the different types of estrogen?

There are three major forms of estrogen: Estrone (E1) is the primary form of estrogen that your body makes after menopause. Estradiol (E2) is the primary form of estrogen in your body during your reproductive years. It’s the most potent form of estrogen. Estriol (E3) is the primary form of estrogen during pregnancy.

What Is Estrogen

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