estrogens
Ovarian steroid hormones
Estrogens are a group of hormones that regulate female reproductive development and function.
They control the menstrual cycle, promote breast development, and maintain bone density.
Though primarily associated with women, men produce estrogens too, just in smaller amounts.
Estrogen therapy treats menopause symptoms and is part of hormone replacement for transgender women.
The singular estrogen often refers to the hormone class collectively.
Primary natural estrogen hormone
- estroneA natural estrogen
- estriolWeakest natural female hormone
- steroidFour-ringed organic compound
- hormoneBody's chemical messenger
endocrine · ovaries · biosynthesis · aromatase · receptor · metabolism · secretion · follicular
Egg discharge from ovary
- menstruationMonthly uterine bleeding
- fertilityCapacity for reproduction
- conceptionFormation of an idea
- pregnancyCarrying developing offspring
uterus · endometrium · follicle · puberty · menarche · lactation · placenta · implantation
Supplemental endocrine treatment
- hormone replacementSupplementing depleted bodily chemicals
- transdermal patchDrug-releasing skin adhesive
- vaginal ringHormonal birth control insert
- bioidenticalMatching natural hormones exactly
topical cream · Premarin · dosage · contraindication · prescription · compounded · systemic · local
Synthetic estrogen in plastics
- phthalatesPlastic-softening chemical compounds
- PCBsBanned synthetic toxins
- dioxinsToxic chlorinated organic compounds
- pesticidesChemicals destroying harmful organisms
phytoestrogens · plasticizers · industrial chemicals · bioaccumulation · exposure · contamination · DES · environmental pollutants
Phase before fertility ends
- postmenopauseStage after menstruation ends
- hot flashesBrief intense warmth episodes
- night sweatsExcessive perspiration during sleep
- bone lossSkeletal density reduction
Stopping bone mass loss
- bone densityMineral content per volume
- HDL cholesterolBeneficial blood lipid carrier
- collagen productionCreating skin's support protein
- skin elasticityTissue's capacity to return
neuroprotection · cognitive function · antioxidant · anti-inflammatory
Malignant growth in mammary glands
- thrombosisClot forming in vessel
- blood clotsCoagulated masses in vessels
- cardiovascular riskProbability of heart disease
- strokeSudden brain blood blockage
gallbladder disease · hyperplasia · proliferation · tumor growth · DVT · pulmonary embolism · mammography · screening
Plant-based estrogen analogues
- soyProtein-rich Asian bean
- red cloverLeguminous meadow wildflower
- flaxseedOil-yielding fiber crop seed
- black cohoshMedicinal forest perennial
estradiol
Primary natural estrogen hormone
hormone · endocrine · ovaries · biosynthesis · aromatase · receptor · metabolism · secretion · follicular · luteal
ovulation
Egg discharge from ovary
- menstruationMonthly uterine bleeding
- fertilityCapacity for reproduction
- conceptionFormation of an idea
pregnancy · uterus · endometrium · follicle · puberty · menarche · lactation · placenta · implantation · cervical mucus
HRT
Supplemental endocrine treatment
- hormone replacementSupplementing depleted bodily chemicals
- transdermal patchDrug-releasing skin adhesive
- vaginal ringHormonal birth control insert
topical cream · bioidentical · Premarin · dosage · contraindication · prescription · compounded · systemic · local · combination therapy
BPA
Synthetic estrogen in plastics
- phthalatesPlastic-softening chemical compounds
- PCBsBanned synthetic toxins
- dioxinsToxic chlorinated organic compounds
pesticides · phytoestrogens · plasticizers · industrial chemicals · bioaccumulation · exposure · contamination · DES · environmental pollutants
perimenopause
Phase before fertility ends
- postmenopauseStage after menstruation ends
- hot flashesBrief intense warmth episodes
- night sweatsExcessive perspiration during sleep
osteoporosis prevention
Stopping bone mass loss
- bone densityMineral content per volume
- HDL cholesterolBeneficial blood lipid carrier
- collagen productionCreating skin's support protein
skin elasticity · neuroprotection · cognitive function · antioxidant · anti-inflammatory
breast cancer
Malignant growth in mammary glands
- thrombosisClot forming in vessel
- blood clotsCoagulated masses in vessels
- cardiovascular riskProbability of heart disease
stroke · gallbladder disease · hyperplasia · proliferation · tumor growth · DVT · pulmonary embolism · mammography · screening · contraindication
isoflavones
Plant-based estrogen analogues
- soyProtein-rich Asian bean
- red cloverLeguminous meadow wildflower
- flaxseedOil-yielding fiber crop seed
- steroid hormonestestosterone, progesterone, cortisol, aldosterone, estradiol
- steroidssteroid, cortisol, testosterone, progesterone, aldosterone
estrogensandrogens
Masculinizing steroid hormones
testosterone · DHT · anabolic steroids · aromatase inhibitors · DHEA
- 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