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Effects of Estrogen and Progesterone

Published by Dr. Mike February 7th, 2006 in Wellness Articles

Estrogen effects

  • Creates proliferative endometrium
  • Breast stimulation
  • Increased body fat
  • Salt and fluid retention
  • Depression and headaches
  • Interferes with thyroid hormone
  • Increased blood clotting
  • Decreases libido (sex drive)
  • Impairs blood sugar control
  • Loss of zinc and retention of copper
  • Reduced oxygen level in all cells
  • Increased risk of breast cancer
  • Increased risk of endometrial cancer
  • Slightly restrains osteoblast function
  • Reduces vascular tone

Progesterone Effects

  • Maintains secretory endometrium
  • Protects against breast fibrocysts
  • Helps use fat for energy
  • Natural diuretic
  • Natural antidepressant
  • Facilitates thyroid hormone action
  • Normalizes blood clotting
  • Restores libido
  • Normalizes blood sugar levels
  • Normalizes zinc and copper levels
  • Restores proper cell oxygen levels
  • Helps prevent breast cancer
  • Prevents endometrial cancer
  • Stimulates osteoblast bone building
  • Necessary for survival of embryo
  • Precursor of corticosterone production

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