oestrogen
Ovarian steroid hormone
Oestrogen is the British spelling of estrogen, a group of hormones that regulate female reproductive development and secondary sex characteristics.
Oestrogen levels fluctuate through the menstrual cycle and decline at menopause.
The hormones also play roles in bone density and cardiovascular health in both sexes.
Her doctor prescribed oestrogen replacement therapy.
A natural estrogen
- estriolWeakest natural female hormone
- endocrineInternally secreting gland system
- steroidFour-ringed organic compound
- hormonalRelating to body's chemical messengers
progesterone · testosterone · androgen · aromatase · receptor · biosynthesis · metabolism · serum levels
Onset of menstruation
- growth spurtPeriod of accelerated physical development
- maturationProcess of becoming complete
- adolescenceTeenage developmental stage
- fat distributionWhere body stores lipids
Egg discharge from ovary
- fertilityCapacity for reproduction
- conceptionFormation of an idea
- implantationEmbedding into tissue
- endometriumInner uterine membrane
uterine lining · pregnancy · gestation · placenta · lactation · follicle · menstrual cycle · cervical mucus
Brief intense warmth episodes
- night sweatsExcessive perspiration during sleep
- hormone replacement therapySupplementing depleted bodily chemicals
- HRTSupplemental endocrine treatment
- vaginal drynessLack of intimate lubrication
bone density loss · mood swings · perimenopause · postmenopause · climacteric · atrophy · flushes · sleep disturbances
Malignant growth in mammary glands
- endometriosisDisplaced uterine tissue condition
- PCOSHormonal disorder, multiple ovarian cysts
- polycystic ovary syndromeEndocrine disorder affecting fertility
- fibroidsBenign uterine tumors
blood clots · gynecology · mammogram · biopsy · tamoxifen · hysterectomy · deficiency · dominance
Oral contraceptive medication
- patchMaterial covering damage
- ringClosed curve shape
- implantDevice placed inside tissue
- emergency contraceptionPost-coital pregnancy prevention
estrone
A natural estrogen
- estriolWeakest natural female hormone
- endocrineInternally secreting gland system
- steroidFour-ringed organic compound
hormonal · progesterone · testosterone · androgen · aromatase · receptor · biosynthesis · metabolism · serum levels · conjugated
menarche
Onset of menstruation
- growth spurtPeriod of accelerated physical development
- maturationProcess of becoming complete
- adolescenceTeenage developmental stage
ovulation
Egg discharge from ovary
- fertilityCapacity for reproduction
- conceptionFormation of an idea
- implantationEmbedding into tissue
endometrium · uterine lining · pregnancy · gestation · placenta · lactation · follicle · menstrual cycle · cervical mucus · IVF
hot flashes
Brief intense warmth episodes
- night sweatsExcessive perspiration during sleep
- hormone replacement therapySupplementing depleted bodily chemicals
- HRTSupplemental endocrine treatment
vaginal dryness · bone density loss · mood swings · perimenopause · postmenopause · climacteric · atrophy · flushes · sleep disturbances · osteoporosis
breast cancer
Malignant growth in mammary glands
- endometriosisDisplaced uterine tissue condition
- PCOSHormonal disorder, multiple ovarian cysts
- polycystic ovary syndromeEndocrine disorder affecting fertility
fibroids · blood clots · gynecology · mammogram · biopsy · tamoxifen · hysterectomy · deficiency · dominance
birth control pill
Oral contraceptive medication