What is estrogen?
Estrogen is one of the key sex hormones in both men and women. This vital hormone plays various crucial roles in the human body.
Some key facts about estrogen:
- Estrogen is the primary female sex hormone responsible for development and regulation of the female reproductive system and secondary sex characteristics.
- While often associated with women, estrogen is present in both males and females. It plays important roles in bone health, brain function, and cardiovascular health in both genders.
- The main sources of estrogen in women are the ovaries. The ovaries produce three major forms of estrogen - estradiol, estriol, and estrone.
- Estrogen levels peak during a woman's reproductive years and decline significantly after menopause. This drop in estrogen after menopause can lead to unpleasant menopausal symptoms.
- Common menopausal symptoms like hot flashes, night sweats, vaginal dryness directly relate to declining estrogen levels as women approach menopause, usually in their late 40s or early 50s.
- Hormone therapy and lifestyle changes may help relieve menopausal and perimenopausal symptoms caused by lowering estrogen. However, consult your doctor first.
Now, what happens when estrogen levels drop too fast in women still in their reproductive years? Symptoms can include:
- Irritability
- Mood changes
- Brain fog
- Hot flashes
- Night sweats
- Loss of libido
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