estrogen
Ovarian steroid secretion
Estrogen is the primary female sex hormone, responsible for developing and regulating the reproductive system and secondary sex characteristics like breasts and body fat distribution.
The ovaries produce most estrogen, though smaller amounts come from fat tissue and the adrenal glands.
Estrogen levels fluctuate through the menstrual cycle and drop sharply at menopause.
Synthetic estrogens appear in birth control pills, hormone replacement therapy, and gender-affirming treatment for transgender women.
Also spelled oestrogen in British English.
Egg discharge from ovary
- fertilityCapacity for reproduction
- conceptionFormation of an idea
- pregnancyCarrying developing offspring
- endometriumInner uterine membrane
implantation · uterus · ovary · fallopian · placenta · gestation · lactation · follicle
Brief intense warmth episodes
- night sweatsExcessive perspiration during sleep
- hormone therapyTreatment using body's messengers
- vaginal drynessLack of intimate lubrication
- bone lossSkeletal density reduction
osteoporosis · mood swings · sleep disturbances · HRT · perimenopause · postmenopause · flushes · palpitations
A natural estrogen
- estriolWeakest natural female hormone
- aromataseEstrogen biosynthesis catalyst
- steroidFour-ringed organic compound
- biosynthesisLiving production of molecules
receptors · cytochrome · metabolites · substrate · cholesterol · enzymes · bioactive · lipids
Synthetic estrogen in plastics
- phthalatesPlastic-softening chemical compounds
- phytoestrogenPlant-derived hormone analog
- soyProtein-rich Asian bean
- isoflavonesPlant-based estrogen analogues
plastics · pesticides · parabens · synthetic · mimics · pollution · bioaccumulation · exposure
Malignant growth in mammary glands
- endometriosisDisplaced uterine tissue condition
- PCOSHormonal disorder, multiple ovarian cysts
- fibroidsBenign uterine tumors
- mammogramBreast tissue X-ray
gynecology · hysterectomy · mastectomy · tamoxifen · aromatase inhibitors · receptors · blocker · therapy
ovulation
Egg discharge from ovary
- fertilityCapacity for reproduction
- conceptionFormation of an idea
- pregnancyCarrying developing offspring
endometrium · implantation · uterus · ovary · fallopian · placenta · gestation · lactation · follicle · proliferation
hot flashes
Brief intense warmth episodes
- night sweatsExcessive perspiration during sleep
- hormone therapyTreatment using body's messengers
- vaginal drynessLack of intimate lubrication
bone loss · osteoporosis · mood swings · sleep disturbances · HRT · perimenopause · postmenopause · flushes · palpitations · atrophy
estrone
A natural estrogen
- estriolWeakest natural female hormone
- aromataseEstrogen biosynthesis catalyst
- steroidFour-ringed organic compound
biosynthesis · receptors · cytochrome · metabolites · substrate · cholesterol · enzymes · bioactive · lipids · progesterone
BPA
Synthetic estrogen in plastics
- phthalatesPlastic-softening chemical compounds
- phytoestrogenPlant-derived hormone analog
- soyProtein-rich Asian bean
isoflavones · plastics · pesticides · parabens · synthetic · mimics · pollution · bioaccumulation · exposure
breast cancer
Malignant growth in mammary glands
- endometriosisDisplaced uterine tissue condition
- PCOSHormonal disorder, multiple ovarian cysts
- fibroidsBenign uterine tumors
mammogram · gynecology · hysterectomy · mastectomy · tamoxifen · aromatase inhibitors · receptors · blocker · therapy · deficiency
- Biochemicalsamino acid, amino acids, protein, proteins, DNA
- chemical compoundsacetone, aldehydes, amines, esters, ketones
- drugsibuprofen, marijuana, aspirin, meth, cocaine
- endocrinehormones, thyroid, pituitary, adrenal, parathyroid
- fertilityfertility, fecundity, infertility, conception, reproduction
- hormonestestosterone, insulin, hormone, cortisol, progesterone
- estrogen replacementSupplementing diminished female hormones
- estrogen therapyAdministering female sex hormones
- estrogen levelsAmount of female hormone present
- estrogen patchAdhesive hormone delivery system
- estrogen patchesMedicated skin stickers for menopause