Estrogen

Estrogen

FOR WOMEN

Symptoms:
Hot Flushes
Thinning hair
Breast Atrophy
Vaginal dryness
Depression
Loss of Collagen

The key to hormones is balance.

During and after menopause estrogen are produced by the adrenal glands and not your ovaries (which goes into retirement). Your estrogen are supposed to drop after menopause. But, progesterone might even drop more – which affects the ratio between the two hormones – making it ‘believe’ estrogen levels are actually higher (or estrogen dominant).

An enzyme, called Aromatase converts testosterone into estrogen. Your main goal during this period is to regulate your estrogen levels. What is the difference between a gland and an organ? The main function of a gland is to produce hormones. Organs don’t (with the exception of the liver). The liver breaks down the hormone to be effective for use. The liver and the microbiome (the gut) is instrumental in effective estrogen use. If you have been on birth control pills, or antibiotics, eating the ‘Western Diet’ or stressed, your microbiome is depleted and ineffective in converting your estrogen levels for effective use.

Estrogen Deficient	Estrogen Dominant
MOOD	MOOD
brain-fog, forgetfulness, poor concentration, anxiety,	snappy, short-tempered, impatient, nervousness,
depression, mood swings	irritable
BODY	BODY
hot flushes, night sweats, hair loss, weight gain	weight gain, nausea, sugar cravings, bloating
insomnia	sleep disturbances
CYCLE	CYCLE
low libido, reduced fertility,	fibroids, ovarian cysts, PCOS, heavy menstrual
vaginal / bladder infections,	bleeding, clotting, PMS, endometriosis
irregular or no menstrual cycles	breast tenderness, weepy, joint pain

 Your body makes three types of Estrogen

Estradiol E2 (the most common type in women of child bearing age)
Estriol E3 (the main Estrogen during pregnancy)
Estrone E1 (the only Estrogen your body makes after menopause)

 “Female hormones” typically refer to the hormones that play key roles in regulating the female reproductive system, menstrual cycle, pregnancy, and overall health. In your 28-day cycle – you spike in estrogen production during ovulation (day 14). Here’s a breakdown of the primary female hormones and their functions:

1. Estrogen
Produced by: Ovaries (mainly), adrenal glands, and fat tissue.
Function:
Regulates menstrual cycle
Promotes development of female secondary sex characteristics (breasts, wider hips)
Helps maintain bone density and cardiovascular health
Prepares the uterine lining for pregnancy

2. Progesterone

Produced by: Ovaries (corpus luteum), and placenta during pregnancy

Function:

Prepares the uterus for implantation of a fertilized egg
Supports early stages of pregnancy

Regulates the menstrual cycle alongside estrogen

3. Follicle-Stimulating Hormone (FSH)

Produced by: Pituitary gland

Function:

Stimulates the growth of ovarian follicles in the ovary before the release of an egg.

4. Luteinizing Hormone (LH)
Produced by: Pituitary gland

Function:

Triggers ovulation (release of the egg from the ovary)

Stimulates the corpus luteum to produce progesterone

5. Testosterone

Produced by: Ovaries and adrenal glands (in small amounts)

Function:

Supports libido (sex drive).

Helps with bone strength and muscle mass

Important for overall hormonal balance

6. Prolactin

Produced by: Pituitary gland

Function:

Stimulates breast development and milk production after childbirth

7. Oxytocin

Produced by: Hypothalamus and released by the pituitary gland

Function:

Involved in labor contractions and milk ejection during breastfeeding

Plays a role in bonding and maternal behaviors

8. Human Chorionic Gonadotropin (hCG)

Produced by: Placenta during pregnancy.

Function:

Maintains the corpus luteum in early pregnancy, supporting progesterone production.

Hormonal Changes Over Life Stages:
Puberty: Surge in estrogen and progesterone initiates menstrual cycles and development of secondary sex characteristics

Menstrual Cycle: Cyclic changes in FSH, LH, estrogen, and progesterone
Pregnancy: High levels of estrogen, progesterone, and hCG

Menopause: Decrease in estrogen and progesterone; ends menstrual cycles

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