Estrogen

Estrogens are a family of related molecules that stimulate the development and maintenance of female characteristics and sexual reproduction.
What is Estrogen?

Estrogens (also called Oestrogens) are steroid compounds that are important for development and functioning of females of the species. They are named so because they play an important role in the estrous cycle. Their name comes from estrus/oistros (period of fertility for female mammals) + gen/gonos = to generate.

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Addressing sexual health issues of breast cancer patients on endocrine therapy

Addressing sexual health issues of breast cancer patients on endocrine therapy

Identify the underlying mechanism associated with the initiation of focal amplification in breast cancer

Identify the underlying mechanism associated with the initiation of focal amplification in breast cancer

How estrogens and progesterone present in human milk impact infants' health

How estrogens and progesterone present in human milk impact infants' health

Weekend catch-up sleep may minimize the risk of hyperuricemia in postmenopausal women

Weekend catch-up sleep may minimize the risk of hyperuricemia in postmenopausal women

Study unveils ATP as a key player in ovulation, paves the way for novel infertility treatments

Study unveils ATP as a key player in ovulation, paves the way for novel infertility treatments

Cyclical estrogen/anti-estrogen therapy could be a promising strategy to treat metastatic ER+ breast cancer

Cyclical estrogen/anti-estrogen therapy could be a promising strategy to treat metastatic ER+ breast cancer

Supercharge your health with carotenoids

Supercharge your health with carotenoids

Are quaternary ammonium compounds associated with adverse environmental and health outcomes?

Are quaternary ammonium compounds associated with adverse environmental and health outcomes?

Experts urge increased attention to the threat of climate change and pollution on children's health

Experts urge increased attention to the threat of climate change and pollution on children's health

Use of hormone therapies linked with bone protection in postmenopausal women

Use of hormone therapies linked with bone protection in postmenopausal women

AI can analyze breast mass images to accurately identify cancer in low-resource settings

AI can analyze breast mass images to accurately identify cancer in low-resource settings

Young women who experience a heart attack more likely to be rehospitalized after discharge

Young women who experience a heart attack more likely to be rehospitalized after discharge

The association between breastfeeding, drug exposure, and infant outcomes: more research is needed

The association between breastfeeding, drug exposure, and infant outcomes: more research is needed

The Western vs. Mediterranean Diet: is there an association between dietary patterns and reduction in breast cancer risk?

The Western vs. Mediterranean Diet: is there an association between dietary patterns and reduction in breast cancer risk?

Study evaluates the effects of phenolic compounds in extra virgin olive oil on skin health

Study evaluates the effects of phenolic compounds in extra virgin olive oil on skin health

Study finds sex differences in the healing process after a muscle injury

Study finds sex differences in the healing process after a muscle injury

New discovery may lead to improved treatments for women with osteoporosis

New discovery may lead to improved treatments for women with osteoporosis

A review of the risk factors associated with cancer evolution

A review of the risk factors associated with cancer evolution

Endometriosis linked to increased risk of cardiovascular disease in women

Endometriosis linked to increased risk of cardiovascular disease in women

Lack of therapeutic markers leads to poorer outcomes in triple negative breast cancer

Lack of therapeutic markers leads to poorer outcomes in triple negative breast cancer