The Primary Female Hormone

• Produced by the ovaries and fat cells
• Composed of three forms : Estrone (E1), Estradiol (E2), Estriol (E3).
• Estradiol is the principal ovarian estrogen
• Essential reproductive hormone, declining rapidly at menopause
• Replacement relieves menopausal symptoms
• Reduces progression of osteoporosis
• Improves skin and muscle quality
• Protects against heart disease
• Increases female life expectancy

Symptoms

• Two or more of these symptoms may indicate the need to test estrogen and progesterone levels in women

  • Hot flashes
  • Palpitations
  • Irritability
  • Incontinence
  • Night sweats
  • Bone loss
  • Anxiousness
  • Cystic ovaries
  • Vaginal dryness
  • Headaches
  • Fibrocystic breasts
  • Heavy menses
  • Foggy thinking
  • Mood swings
  • Uterine fibroids
  • Less libido
  • Memory loss
  • Water retention
  • Weight gain
  • Elevated triglycerides
  • Tearful
  • Tender breasts
  • Menstrual changes
  • Sugar cravings

• Two or more symptoms that are persistent may indicate a need to test estrogen and progesterone levels in Men

  • Hot flashes
  • Foggy thinking
  • Fatigue
  • Irritability
  • Night sweats
  • Apathy
  • Headaches
  • Anxiousness
  • Bone loss
  • Prostate problems
  • Lack of libido
  • Urine flow problems
  • Depression
  • Sleep problems
  • Hip weight gain
  • Urinary urge increased

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