Selective estrogen receptor modulators (SERMs) are a structurally diverse group of compounds that interact with the estrogen receptor to elicit either an estrogen agonist or an estrogen antagonist response, depending on the target tissue and physiologic context

A decade ago most doctors would not have thought twice before starting a post-menopausal woman on hormone replacement therapy with estrogen and progesterone. Today, reassuring new findings and innovative options are changing our thinking about this complex and important issue of estrogen replacement for women past menopause. The latest data out from the WHI and other studies suggests that hormones for the first 10 years after menopause are not only safe, but also may reduce the risk of death from any cause. Here are a few points to ask your doctor about if you are on, or are considering post-menopausal estrogen replacement therapy.

Thanks to Suzanne Somers, natural hormone replacement, including estrogen, is gaining acceptance by women. But Board certified internist Dr. Michael E. Platt, M.D.is not happy about Suzanne’s promotion of natural estrogen Dr. Platt says estrogen, natural or synthetic, causes six kinds of cancer, and has statistics to back it up.

Estrogen, the main female sex hormone, which women live, depends mainly on the production of follicles. When there is no issue of egg follicles, the level of estrogen in the body begins to fall.

Olive Gold 03 has been recommended by physicians as an effective liver-gallbladder flush for the treatment of excess estrogen in women. When the liver becomes sluggish due to having more toxins than it can eliminate, it results in a lower metabolism, which in turn results in the body's reaction to store estrogen in body fat since it has not been able to be eliminated by the liver. Doing a liver-gallbladder flush improves the function of the liver thus returning estrogen levels to a healthy level without using drugs.

Most breast cancer tumors are ESTROGEN receptor positive. About 85% of all breast cancers are Estrogen Dominant.  Avoid using the birth control pill and hormone replacement therapy

Is it possible for a man to have a female characteristics?  The answer is yes, it is.  Why? Because of the presence of a hormone called estrogen.  This is basically a type of hormone that the female specie produces.

Even if a woman has low estrogen levels, she can still be subject to the effects of estrogen dominance if her progesterone levels are extremely low.Dr. John R. Lee

As women age estrogen levels fall, which impacts many parts of the body including skin, bones, and bladder. FACT: Without estrogen, the body tissues lose elasticity and shrink. A common complaint is you feel like your skin is crawling or it becomes sweaty and hot. There is an increased sensitivity to the sun, problem with teeth such as bleeding gums, lose teeth, and the eyes may be dry and itchy.

Estrogen for breast enlargement is natural process but many pills are also available in the market that can be used for similar effects. Before use it is necessary to check up the effect of the pills.

Estrogen has multiple actions that influence bone health and overall women's health. Actions that influence bone density include regulation of calcium absorption and excretion by directly or indirectly modulating PTH, calcitonin, activated vitamin D, and intestinal calcium receptors, and regulation of metabolic bone activity by exerting effects on estrogen receptors located on osteoclasts and osteoblasts

Phytoestrogens are natural compounds found in plants that may exert a beneficial effect in women without the harmful side effects usual with pharmaceuticals.

Premenstrual Syndrome It occurs in the second half of menstrual period. A variety of symptoms occur such as nervousness, irritation, mood changes, some pain in breasts and sometimes headache. These changes are due to hormones estrogen and progesterone.

Brittle nails are more of a problem for women with lower estrogen levels.

Cholesterol is a wax like composition of lipids and steroids produced by the body. It is the main component playing a major role in building cell membranes, estrogen and testosterone.

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