oestrogens
Ovarian steroid hormones
Oestrogens are the primary female sex hormones, responsible for developing and regulating the reproductive system and secondary sex characteristics like breasts.
Produced mainly in the ovaries, they control the menstrual cycle and prepare the uterus for pregnancy.
Synthetic oestrogens appear in birth control pills and hormone replacement therapy.
The American spelling is estrogens.
Primary natural estrogen hormone
- estroneA natural estrogen
- estriolWeakest natural female hormone
- steroidFour-ringed organic compound
- hormoneBody's chemical messenger
endocrine · ovaries · secretion · receptor · aromatase · biosynthesis · metabolism · conjugation
Egg discharge from ovary
- menstruationMonthly uterine bleeding
- fertilityCapacity for reproduction
- conceptionFormation of an idea
- pregnancyCarrying developing offspring
uterus · endometrium · follicle · egg · menstrual cycle · menarche · puberty · fallopian tubes
Supplementing depleted bodily chemicals
- HRTSupplemental endocrine treatment
- menopauseEnd of fertility
- hot flashesBrief intense warmth episodes
- night sweatsExcessive perspiration during sleep
osteoporosis · transdermal patches · cream · gel · pellet · injection · oral · topical
Synthetic estrogen compound
- contraceptivesPregnancy prevention measures
- birth controlPreventing conception intentionally
- pharmaceuticalManufactured medicinal compound
- formulationDevised mixture or expression
Biological internal stability maintenance
- regulationOfficial rules governing conduct
- fluctuationIrregular change over time
- levelsHeights or ranked stages
- dominanceSuperior influence over others
deficiency · excess · imbalance · ratio · progesterone · testosterone · equilibrium · modulation
Anti-estrogen cancer medication
- antiestrogenCompound blocking estrogen activity
- breast cancerMalignant growth in mammary glands
- agonistReceptor-binding trigger molecule
- antagonistOne who opposes another
estradiol
Primary natural estrogen hormone
hormone · endocrine · ovaries · secretion · receptor · aromatase · biosynthesis · metabolism · conjugation · sulfation
ovulation
Egg discharge from ovary
- menstruationMonthly uterine bleeding
- fertilityCapacity for reproduction
- conceptionFormation of an idea
pregnancy · uterus · endometrium · follicle · egg · menstrual cycle · menarche · puberty · fallopian tubes · implantation
hormone replacement therapy
Supplementing depleted bodily chemicals
- HRTSupplemental endocrine treatment
- menopauseEnd of fertility
- hot flashesBrief intense warmth episodes
night sweats · osteoporosis · transdermal patches · cream · gel · pellet · injection · oral · topical · dosage
diethylstilbestrol
Synthetic estrogen compound
- contraceptivesPregnancy prevention measures
- birth controlPreventing conception intentionally
- pharmaceuticalManufactured medicinal compound
homeostasis
Biological internal stability maintenance
- regulationOfficial rules governing conduct
- fluctuationIrregular change over time
- levelsHeights or ranked stages
dominance · deficiency · excess · imbalance · ratio · progesterone · testosterone · equilibrium · modulation · cyclical
tamoxifen
Anti-estrogen cancer medication
- antiestrogenCompound blocking estrogen activity
- breast cancerMalignant growth in mammary glands
- agonistReceptor-binding trigger molecule