estrogen
/ˈɛstrədʒən/
noun
- A hormone produced in the body that is important for female sexual development and reproductive health.
- Some plants contain compounds that mimic the effects of estrogen in the body.
- During puberty, estrogen levels rise and cause physical changes in girls.
- The doctor explained that estrogen helps regulate the menstrual cycle.
- A synthetic substance used in medications, such as birth control pills or hormone replacement therapy.
- The pharmacist explained how the estrogen patch works to deliver the hormone through the skin.
- Many birth control pills contain a small amount of synthetic estrogen.
- After menopause, some women take estrogen to relieve symptoms like hot flashes.