estrogens

What is Estrogen?

Hormones are the body’s chemical messengers that tell certain tissues to behave in a specific way. When a girl hits puberty stage, her ovaries will start releasing estrogen for the monthly cycle. Halfway through the menstrual cycle, her estrogen level will rise and trigger a release of an egg. After ovulation, the level of estrogen automatically decreases. 

Generally, this hormone travels through the bloodstream and interacts with cells to deliver messages or instructions. It is a crucial hormone in the woman’s body, along with progesterone. There are several related hormones in the estrogen family, including:   

• Estrone or E1 – found in women after menopause. It is a weak type of estrogen in most tissues, specifically muscle, and fat.
• Estradiol or E2 – a type of steroid that is produced by the ovaries and the strongest estrogen type. It is considered to be a contributing factor to various gynecological problems like fibroids, endometriosis, and some types of cancers. 
• Estriol or E3 – this is the weakest form of estrogen and is considered as a waste product after the body uses estradiol. During pregnancy, significant amounts of estriol are produced by the woman’s body.  

Why is Estrogen Medication Prescribed?

Estrogen hormonal medication is prescribed to address hot flushes or hot flashes in women experiencing menopause. In most cases, there is a sudden feeling of heat and sweating during this stage in women. Some types of Estrogen medication addresses vaginal itching, burning, or dryness. It is also given to prevent osteoporosis in menopausal women. 

In the case of vaginal dryness or to prevent osteoporosis, other types of medications can be considered over estrogen. There are also brands of t, which are used to relieve symptoms of low estrogen levels in younger women who are having trouble producing sufficient estrogen. Some other brands of estrogen are also used to treat symptoms of specific types of breast and prostate cancer. Estrogen medications belong to the hormones class and work by providing estrogen that is typically produced by the body. 

How to Use this medication?

Estrogen hormone replacement medication is taken orally once a day. It can be taken with or without food, every day, or according to a rotating schedule. When used to address cancer symptoms, it is taken three times a day at the same time. It should be taken according to prescription or as directed by your doctor. Do not take less or more than what has been prescribed. You might be given a low dose of this medication and gradually increase the treatment if you are still bothered by your symptoms.