Estrogen and Your Health

Estrogen is a female hormone produced by the ovaries. Its level in a woman’s organism is depended on many: menstruation cycle, strength of bones, normal work of cardiovascular system, and emotional condition of women. When the level of estrogen reduces it may also affects hot flashes, headaches, night sweats and vaginal dryness, especially at the period of menopause. To neutralize these side effects women may go through Estrogen Replacement Therapy (ERT) or Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT). HRT is based on using estrogen and progestin, while ERT is used without progestin. Be aware that using only ERT you may enlarge the risk of endometrial cancer.
  
Estrogen has also an influence on a woman’s breast increasing the risk of breast cancer if you use it for a long time.  Among the main types of breast cancer are: ductal, lobular, inflammatory, and Paget's disease.