Estrogen: The grand-mistress of your body!

Estrogen: The grand-mistress of your body!
Estrogen is the spotlight hormone when it comes to women’s health, and for good reason!!

Most women think estrogen only controls their menstrual cycle, but the truth is - It affects women's health from A-Z!! We’ve summarized all that estrogen offers:

⏱️ Keeping Your Menstrual Cycle on Track


One of estrogen’s most well-known roles is to regulate your menstrual cycle. This hormone helps prepare your uterus for a possible pregnancy by thickening the uterine lining with blood & mucus. 🩸
During the first half of your cycle, estrogen levels rise (mood elevates) ⬆️ triggering ovulation. If pregnancy doesn’t happen, estrogen levels drop (hello PMS) ⬇️ and you get your period!

🌼 Reproductive health


Estrogen plays a key role in teenage development - hello boobs 👙. In adulthood, it keeps your vaginal tissues 🍉healthy and lubricated!🍉Nobody likes an itch they can’t itch, right?

 

🪄The Ultimate Skin Care Product


Ever noticed how your skin is at its ✨glowing best✨ when you’re nearing ovulation (check out our blog post on cycle phases)?It’s all thanks to the big E, which maintains skin elasticity and hydration, giving collagen production a natural boost! 🚀

When estrogen levels drop⬇️, collagen production drops⬇️, and your skin can become drier and prone to wrinkles.

 

🥰Influencing Mood and Mental Health


Any woman who bleeds knows – mood swings be swinging(!!!) around your period or during menopause! Estrogen affects brain chemicals like serotonin that regulate your mood. Fluctuations in estrogen can lead to mood swings and the onset of PMS 😓

Conversely, your serotonin levels are getting the natural boost they need nearing ovulation, because this is when estrogen peaks, making you happier, calmer & more outgoing! 🥳

Check out our article on menstrual moods for more information on hormones & moods.

💪🏼Affecting Metabolism and Weight


Estrogen impacts how your body processes carbohydrates and fats. It also influences where your body stores fat, usually around the hips and thighs.

Changes in estrogen levels can affect your weight and body composition. Consuming foods that naturally boost estrogen, can support overall weight management goals.

The bottom line:


Estrogen is more than just a hormone; it’s a vital part of your health and wellbeing! From regulating your menstrual cycle to keeping your metabolism under check, this hormone touches so many aspects of your life!! 🍎

Understanding how estrogen works can help you make informed choices about your health, whether you’re navigating puberty, pregnancy, or menopause 🌼


Sources
https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/health/conditions-and-diseases/estrogens-effects-on-the-female-body
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK538260/
https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/277177

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