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| − | '''Estrogen''' is a [[hormone]] produced by the [[follicles]] used to prepare the [[uterus]] for the reception of a fertilised [[egg (human)|egg]]. | + | '''Estrogen''' is a [[hormone]] produced by the [[follicles]] used to prepare the [[uterus]] for the reception of a fertilised [[egg (human)|egg]].<ref>http://www.paternityangel.com/Articles_zone/How_it_happens/How-1.htm</ref> It is considered to be one of the primary female hormones just as [[testosterone]] is in males. |
| − | *estrogen receptors located in the hypothalamus serve as a master switch to control food intake, energy expenditure and body fat distribution | + | *estrogen receptors located in the hypothalamus serve as a master switch to control food intake, energy expenditure and body fat distribution <ref>https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2007/08/070820145348.htm</ref> |
| − | *The woman's [[ovaries]] produce most estrogen hormones, although the adrenal glands also produce small amounts of the hormones. | + | *The woman's [[ovaries]] produce most estrogen hormones, although the adrenal glands also produce small amounts of the hormones.<ref>http://www.healthsystem.virginia.edu/uvahealth/adult_gyneonc/estrogen.cfm</ref> |
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| + | There are several types of estrogen: | ||
| + | *Estradiol (main form of estrogen) | ||
| + | *Estriol (large amounts during pregnancy) | ||
| + | *Estrone (predominate in post-[[menopause|menopausal]] women) | ||
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| + | Several artificial forms such as ethinyl-estradiol have been manufactured for use in oral [[contraceptive]] devices. These are often delivered via esters, such as menstrone. | ||
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| + | ==References== | ||
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| + | <References/> | ||
==See also== | ==See also== | ||
*[[ovulation]] | *[[ovulation]] | ||
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| + | [[Category:Hormones]] | ||
Latest revision as of 22:28, October 27, 2022
Estrogen is a hormone produced by the follicles used to prepare the uterus for the reception of a fertilised egg.[1] It is considered to be one of the primary female hormones just as testosterone is in males.
- estrogen receptors located in the hypothalamus serve as a master switch to control food intake, energy expenditure and body fat distribution [2]
- The woman's ovaries produce most estrogen hormones, although the adrenal glands also produce small amounts of the hormones.[3]
There are several types of estrogen:
- Estradiol (main form of estrogen)
- Estriol (large amounts during pregnancy)
- Estrone (predominate in post-menopausal women)
Several artificial forms such as ethinyl-estradiol have been manufactured for use in oral contraceptive devices. These are often delivered via esters, such as menstrone.