estrogenic
Related to estrogen
Estrogenic describes substances that produce effects similar to estrogen, the primary female sex hormone.
Certain chemicals in plastics and pesticides are estrogenic, meaning they can mimic estrogen in the body and potentially disrupt hormonal balance: concerns about estrogenic compounds in drinking water.
The term appears frequently in discussions of endocrine disruptors and hormone-related health research.
Capacity for reproduction
- ovulationEgg discharge from ovary
- menstruationMonthly uterine bleeding
- conceptionFormation of an idea
- pregnancyCarrying developing offspring
uterus · ovaries · endometrium · menopause · puberty · lactation · maternity · prenatal
Ovarian steroid supporting gestation
- testosteroneChief male sex hormone
- endocrineInternally secreting gland system
- ovarianOf egg-producing organs
- pituitaryBrain-base hormone gland
glandular · thyroid · adrenal · androgenic · prolactin · gonadal · follicular · luteal
Protein-rich Asian bean
- isoflavonesPlant-based estrogen analogues
- flaxseedOil-yielding fiber crop seed
- legumesEdible pod-bearing plants
- cloverThree-leafed legume plant
fenugreek · hops · pomegranates · chasteberry · kudzu · sesame · chickpeas · lentils
Synthetic estrogen in plastics
- phthalatesPlastic-softening chemical compounds
- parabensCosmetic antimicrobial compounds
- PCBsBanned synthetic toxins
- dioxinsToxic chlorinated organic compounds
plasticizers · pesticides · DDT · synthetic · pollutants · microplastics · leaching · bioaccumulation
Making more womanly
- gynecomastiaMale breast tissue growth
- hot-flashesSudden internal heat episodes
- osteoporosisDisease weakening skeletal structure
- cardiovascularOf heart and blood vessels
fertility
Capacity for reproduction
- ovulationEgg discharge from ovary
- menstruationMonthly uterine bleeding
- conceptionFormation of an idea
pregnancy · uterus · ovaries · endometrium · menopause · puberty · lactation · maternity · prenatal · postpartum
progesterone
Ovarian steroid supporting gestation
- testosteroneChief male sex hormone
- endocrineInternally secreting gland system
- ovarianOf egg-producing organs
pituitary · glandular · thyroid · adrenal · androgenic · prolactin · gonadal · follicular · luteal · menopausal
soy
Protein-rich Asian bean
- isoflavonesPlant-based estrogen analogues
- flaxseedOil-yielding fiber crop seed
- legumesEdible pod-bearing plants
clover · fenugreek · hops · pomegranates · chasteberry · kudzu · sesame · chickpeas · lentils · miso
BPA
Synthetic estrogen in plastics
- phthalatesPlastic-softening chemical compounds
- parabensCosmetic antimicrobial compounds
- PCBsBanned synthetic toxins
dioxins · plasticizers · pesticides · DDT · synthetic · pollutants · microplastics · leaching · bioaccumulation
feminizing
Making more womanly
- gynecomastiaMale breast tissue growth
- hot-flashesSudden internal heat episodes
- osteoporosisDisease weakening skeletal structure
estrogenicandrogenic
Promoting masculine characteristics
antiestrogenic · masculinizing · antiestrogen · anabolic · progestational
- 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