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Oestrogen is present in all vertebrates and some insects. It is a [[Steroid|steroid hormone]], produced in the [[Ovaries|ovaries]], and it is most commonly recognised as a female sex [[Hormone|hormone]]. It is part of the [[Estrous cycle|estrous cycle]] which helps to control the [[Menstrual Cycle|menstrual cycle]]. It can be used as a birth control method and is in the [[Combined pill|combined pill]]. It is also present during [[Pregnancy|pregnancy]] when it is produced by the [[Placenta|placenta]]. | |||
Non-steroidal | Non-steroidal oestrogens can also be synthesised. These fall into three categories: [[Phytoestrogens|Phytoestrogens]], [[Xenoestrogens|Xenoestrogens]] and [[Mycoestrogens|Mycoestrogens]]. | ||
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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Revision as of 21:25, 22 October 2012
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]
References
- ↑ Litwack, G., Vol. 71, 2005, Vitamins and Hormones. Burlington: Elsevier