estrogen
US /ˈes.trə.dʒən/
UK /ˈes.trə.dʒən/
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estrogen
any of a group of steroid hormones which promote the development and maintenance of female characteristics of the body. Such hormones are also produced artificially for use in oral contraceptives or to treat menopausal and menstrual disorders.
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Estrogen levels fluctuate during the menstrual cycle.
Poziom estrogenu waha się podczas cyklu miesiączkowego.
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Hormone replacement therapy often involves administering estrogen.
Hormonalna terapia zastępcza często obejmuje podawanie estrogenu.