Estriol: The Wonder Hormone

By Jake Alexandre


Estriol might be a new name for many people as well as doctors. It was not until recently that this hormone started getting its due importance. Basically a form on estrogen, it is a natural hormone that is found in women. For proper and balanced functioning of body, it is necessary to have the balanced hormonal level in the body otherwise there might be complications like disturbed menstrual cycle and skin problems. It has showed great results when used in hormone replacement therapies, treatment of menopause and in anti-aging creams. It is a less potent form of estrogen but this doesn't mean it has no medicinal benefit.

Beneficial Aspects During pregnancy, Estriol is produced in significant quantities in the fetus and in the placenta as well. It is found in varying quantities throughout a woman's life and its deficiency will lead to problems like adding and aging skin, hot flashes and vaginal dryness. Here are some highlighted benefits described in bullet points for your ease.

Skin Revival The major symptom of the deficiency of this hormone manifests itself on your skin. Less production of this hormone in the body leads to dryness of the skin. Skin becomes dry, lifeless and less elastic due to loss of elastin and collage. These are the proteins which are necessary for skin elasticity and beauty. This hormone, if an essential part of anti-aging creams, helps the skin to regain its lost beauty and elasticity. The wrinkling skin make you look aged and anti-aging creams which contain this hormone are a sure way to make your skin youthful.

Hormone Replacement Therapies and Estriol The benefits of this hormone are not just limited to skin and anti-aging problems. It is a great replacement of synthetic and plant-driven hormones used in hormone replacement therapy. The therapy is aimed to help body regain its hormones which are now produced in less quantity. By using this natural and bio-identical hormone in replacement therapies, the risks of cancer and heart attack are greatly reduced without any compromise on the desired results. This promising hormone poses no threat to body but in fact reduces the risk of them. For those women who are afraid of replacement therapies because of breast cancer are advised to go for topical administration of this hormone.

To Relive Menopausal Symptoms Many women in their 40s complain about menopausal symptoms such as hot flashes and insomnia. This also happens due to insufficient or imbalanced hormones in the body. Vaginal dryness is also a symptom of the early onset of menopause. Estriol is beneficial in getting rid of all these symptoms.

Other Benefits Estriol is also found to have beneficial effects on urinary tract and bone health i.e. osteoporosis. It also helps in reducing the risk of multiple sclerosis. Whatever is the issue, always ask your doctor for recommendations.




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