WHAT IS ESTROGEN?
     Estrogen is not just one hormone, but a group of similar hormones of varying degrees of activity, all made by the ovary. The three most important hormones of this estrogen group are estrone (E1), estradiol (E2) and estriol (E3).

WHAT DOES ESTROGEN DO?
     Estrogen is the female hormone that is responsible for ovulation. Estrogen is secreted by the ovaries throughout a woman's reproductive years. Special estrogen receptors are located in the breasts, the lining of the uterus, the cervix and in the vagina.

WHAT IS MENOPAUSE?
     Strictly speaking, menopause means the end of your menstrual cycle. More commonly it refers to the 5-10 years when the ovaries produce and release fewer eggs and there is a progressive decline in hormone production, most notably, estrogen.

WHAT DOES ESTROGEN REPLACEMENT DO?
     With the onset of menopause (peri-menopause) the ovaries produce less and less estrogen. During this time, many women experience hot flashes, night sweats, vaginal dryness, urinary tract infections and emotional changes such as depression and  irritability. Estrogen replacement helps relieve these symptoms, as well as lower the risk of cardiovascular disease and osteoporosis.

WHAT IS TRIPLE ESTROGEN AND BIESTROGEN?
     Triple estrogen is a hormone replacement that contains 80% estriol, 10% estrone and 10% estradiol. Biestrogen contains 80% estriol and 20% estradiol. Many doctors prefer to use these forms of estrogen replacement because they use more estriol and less estrone and estradiol. Estriol is a weaker estrogen and thought to be less stimulatory to breast tissue. Estrone and the estrogens that convert to estrone in the intestinal tract are thought to be linked to a higher incidence of breast cancer.

DO TRIESTROGEN AND BIESTROGEN REQUIRES A PRESCRIPTION?
     Yes. You will need to consult your physician regarding estrogen replacement therapy.

Estrogen is available TODAY with prescription at California Pharmacy and Compounding Center. Please call 1-800-575-7776.

For other types of therapy:
     Testosterone - Progesterone - Pregnenolone - DHEA - Tryptophan