Functions of Estrogen
Estrogen plays many important roles in the body. It enables basic processes to function. These include:
– Vagina: to promote lubrication and maintain the thickness of the vaginal wall
– Ovaries: to stimulate the egg follicle to grow
– Breasts: to aid in forming breast tissue and stop the milk flow after weaning
– Uterus: to improve and maintain the mucous membrane lining uterus and control the thickness and flow of uterine mucus secretions [3]
Estrogen Levels
Levels of estrogen can vary among people. Also, they could fluctuate over a woman’s lifetime and during their menstrual cycles. This change may cause a few effects, such as hot flashes or mood changes. Many factors might affect levels of estrogen, including aging, menopause, puberty, pregnancy, extreme dieting, obesity, overweight, diabetes, high blood pressure, congenital issues, the use of some medications, strenuous exercise, tumors of the adrenal glands or ovaries, polycystic ovary syndrome, underactive pituitary gland, or primary ovarian insufficiency. [4]
