{"id":351,"date":"2021-08-11T12:37:40","date_gmt":"2021-08-11T10:37:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.barnaclinic.com\/blog\/womens-health\/en\/?p=351"},"modified":"2021-08-11T12:37:40","modified_gmt":"2021-08-11T10:37:40","slug":"estrogens","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.barnaclinic.com\/blog\/womens-health\/en\/estrogens\/","title":{"rendered":"Estrogens: What are they, how are they produced and what do they do?"},"content":{"rendered":"

The main female sex hormones<\/strong> produced by the ovary are: estrogens and progesterone<\/strong>. Under normal conditions, the ovary also produces androgens<\/strong> (typically male hormones), although in small amounts. The role of estrogens<\/strong> is quite varied and covers different aspects, all of them important for women\u2019s health<\/strong>. So let\u2019s see what estrogens are, what function they have<\/strong> and what happens if we have a lack of estrogens<\/strong>\u2026<\/p>\n

WHAT ARE ESTROGENS?<\/h2>\n

As we have stated, estrogens and progesterone<\/strong> are the main female sex hormones<\/strong>. In the present case, these are steroid hormones<\/strong>, produced by the ovaries and, to a lesser extent, by the adrenal glands<\/strong><\/a>. They are the hormones responsible for the development of secondary sexual characteristics in women after puberty. Thus, they are responsible for breast growth, the start of menstruation and the widening of the hips, among other things. Let\u2019s see how and why\u2026<\/p>\n

WHAT IS THE ROLE OF ESTROGENS?<\/h2>\n

The female sex hormones<\/strong> produced by the ovary (estrogens and progesterone<\/strong>) are substances that, through the blood, carry messages to all the organs of the female genital tract<\/strong> (uterus, tubes and ovaries) to achieve their correct function<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

1. They prepare for fertilization<\/h5>\n

They have the important mission of \u201cgetting everything ready\u201d for ovulation and <\/strong>fertilization<\/strong><\/a>. Progesterone<\/strong><\/a>, on the other hand, transforms the tissue that lines the inner walls of the uterus, which is called the endometrium<\/strong><\/a>, to host the ovum if it is fertilized.<\/p>\n

The rule or menstruation is one of the \u201cconsequences\u201d of the action of estrogens<\/strong>. In fact, menstruation is nothing more than the elimination of this tissue (endometrium<\/strong><\/a>) along with the blood that develops in case a pregnancy <\/strong>does not occur.<\/p>\n

2. They regulate cholesterol level<\/h5>\n

They influence the metabolism of fats and cholesterol<\/strong> in the blood. Thanks to the action of estrogens<\/strong>, cholesterol levels remain low<\/strong> and induce the production of \u201cgood cholesterol\u201d. They also promote relaxation of the walls of the blood vessels and, therefore, increase irrigation and lower blood pressure<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

For this reason, the lack of estrogens<\/strong> can directly affect metabolism. In the phases of a woman\u2019s life when she suffers a decrease in this hormone, it is possible that weight is gained, fat is redistributed and blood pressure increases.<\/p>\n

On the other hand, they help the distribution of body fat<\/strong>. Forming the feminine silhouette with more accumulation of fat in the hips and breasts.<\/p>\n

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Estrogens prepare the female genital tract for ovulation and fertilization. In addition, they intervene in the metabolism of fats and cholesterol, lower blood pressure, distribute body fat, protect bones and, together with androgens, stimulate libido.<\/h4>\n<\/blockquote>\n

3. They protect the bones<\/h5>\n

The estrogens <\/strong>produced by the ovary during a woman\u2019s fertile time protect her bones<\/strong>. Thus it is understood that, upon reaching menopause<\/strong><\/a>, due to the lack of estrogens<\/strong>, there is a progressive loss of bone mass<\/strong><\/a>. This loss will lead to a deterioration in bone quality that predisposes women to a greater risk of fractures<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n

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4. They stimulate libido<\/h5>\n

Along with low levels of androgens<\/strong>, also secreted by the ovary, another function of estrogens<\/strong> is to stimulate libido<\/strong>. A good level of this female hormone<\/strong> allows a woman to have a satisfying sex life. For this reason, in the absence of estrogens<\/strong> or in menopause<\/strong>, when the woman has low estrogen levels<\/strong>, she will suffer a loss of sexual appetite<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

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5. They help the formation of collagen<\/h5>\n

Finally, the last but important function of estrogens<\/strong> has to do with the formation of collagen<\/strong>. Collagens are one of the main components of the connective tissue found in the skin. That is why, in the absence of estrogens<\/strong> or with low estrogens<\/strong>, in menopause<\/strong>, the appearance of the skin varies.<\/p>\n

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