Estrogen refers to a group of hormones that are naturally produced in both male and female bodies. Estrogen is used medically in hormone replacement therapy to help treat the symptoms of menopause, regulate menstrual periods, for birth control or to induce puberty in late bloomers.National Women's Health Resource: Estrogen
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Regulates the menstrual cycle and produces female physical characteristics
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It is not known what function estrogen plays in the male bodyNational Women's Health Resource: Estrogen
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Obese men and women have higher levels of estrogen in their bodiesWeb MD: Estrogen
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Estrogen hormones include estriol, estrone and estradiolNational Women's Health Resource: Estrogen
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Can be used to relieve the symptoms of breast and prostate cancerMedline Plus: Estrogen
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May also be prescribed to help prevent osteoporosis
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Produced by the ovaries and adrenal glandWeb MD: Estrogen
