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Oestrogen can also effects some [[Cancer|cancers]] and womens [[Mental health|mental health]]. <ref>Litwack, G., Vol. 71, 2005, Vitamins and Hormones. Burlington: Elsevier</ref> | Oestrogen can also effects some [[Cancer|cancers]] and womens [[Mental health|mental health]]. <ref>Litwack, G., Vol. 71, 2005, Vitamins and Hormones. Burlington: Elsevier</ref> | ||
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Oestrogen is present in all vertebrates and some insects. It is a steroid hormone, produced in the ovaries, and it is most commonly recognised as a female sex hormone. It is part of the estrous cycle which helps to control the menstrual cycle. It can be used as a birth control method and is in the combined pill. It is also present during pregnancy when it is produced by the placenta.
Non-steroidal Oestrogens can also be synthesised. These fall into three categories: Phytoestrogens, Xenoestrogens and Mycoestrogens.
Oestrogen can also effects some cancers and womens mental health. [1]
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- ↑ Litwack, G., Vol. 71, 2005, Vitamins and Hormones. Burlington: Elsevier