Estradiol is the most potent and predominant form of estrogen in the human body. It is one of the main sex hormones along with progesterone and testosterone.
What is estradiol?
Estradiol is a sex hormone that is responsible for the development and regulation of the female reproductive system and secondary sex characteristics. Some key facts about estradiol:
- Estradiol is produced mainly by the ovaries and small amounts are also produced by the adrenal glands and fat tissues.
- It plays a vital role in the menstrual cycle and prepares the body for pregnancy.
- It is involved in maintaining the health of tissues in the breasts, uterus, bone, brain, pelvic muscles, skin etc.
- It regulates processes like calcium absorption, metabolism, cell growth, and more.
Why is estradiol important?
Estradiol is extremely vital for biological processes like:
- Development of female sex organs
- Regulation of the menstrual cycle
- Maintaining bone density
- Regulating cholesterol
- Influences learning, memory, mood etc.
Estradiol levels naturally fluctuate during the menstrual cycle. Optimal levels are important - excessive or deficient levels can cause issues like infertility, osteoporosis, cardiovascular disease etc.
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I hope this gives an overview of the vital hormone estradiol! Let me know if you have any other questions.