Research Article
Estrogens Act on Many Systems in the Body
Independent Researcher, Europe
Received Date:August 18, 2022; Published Date: September 06, 2022
Abstract
Estrogens are a group of steroidal chemical compounds that got their name because of their importance in mammalian estrus (menstrual cycle in women). Estrogens are female sex hormones. They are used as a contraceptive and replacement therapy in menopausal women. The largest amount of estrogen is produced in the developing ovarian follicle, corpus luteum and placenta. Follicle stimulating hormone and luteinizing hormone stimulate estrogen production in the ovaries. A certain amount of estrogen is also produced by the liver, adrenal glands and breast. These so-called secondary sources of estrogen are very important in menopausal women.
Keywords:Menstrual Physiology, FSH, Ovary, Uterine Changes, Osteoporosis, Female Sex Hormones, Steroidal, Estrogen, Estrone (E1), Estradiol (E2), Estriol (E3)
