Estrogen is ... All about the role of this hormone

Estrogen is what makes women women. Therefore, an insufficient or excessive level of it leads to violations of the proper functioning of the body. It is this substance that is responsible for the regularity of the menstrual cycle and the correct development of the body in adolescence. Estrogens are produced by the ovaries under the influence of substances released by the pituitary gland. This process begins when puberty occurs when a girl becomes a girl.

But in matters of health, the balance is extremely important: an excess of estrogen or its deficiency adversely affects the processes occurring in the body. First, a high level of this hormone promotes fluid retention in the body, weight gain, fat deposition, especially in the lower part, and skin problems. Some endocrinologists even believe that this can affect the behavior of a woman. But, among other things, these substances are responsible, in particular, for the strength of bones, so with age, when the level of female hormones falls, fractures often occur.

Estrogen is a hormone that helps prepare a woman for pregnancy, and later provides the necessary conditions for fixing the fetal egg and the proper development of the fetus. In the late term, the production of this substance is already occupied by the placenta.

The lack of estrogen also affects the health of women, but it is fairly easy to replenish with hormone replacement therapy. There are special creams or usual combined oral contraceptives. They are used to improve the state of health during menopause and menopause in older women, as well as for young girls suffering from certain hormonal failures.

The situation is more complicated with excess. It is believed that the increase in estrogen is most often caused by a high percentage of body fat, that is, a significant excess weight. To be more precise, such a situation is in fact impossible. In such cases, there is simply an imbalance with another group of female hormones - progesterones, which are as important as estrogen. This condition is also corrected by special therapy. Patients with excess weight are recommended to reset it.

There is an opinion that in the excess of this group of hormones food producers are to blame. The fact is that practically in any food contains preservatives, and in them there are exo-estrogens, penetrating into the body. Some people believe that these substances can become carcinogens and cause tumors.

Another symptom of hormonal imbalance can be pronounced premenstrual syndrome. If it causes serious inconveniences, it makes sense to visit a gynecologist-endocrinologist and donate blood for analysis. If violations are actually detected, the doctor will prescribe appropriate treatment and (if necessary) a diet.

Hormonal imbalance can seriously reduce the quality of life, so do not ignore too high or low estrogen. This in the future can result in the inability to become pregnant without special stimulation or in problems with normal bearing.