Estrogen is a female sex hormone necessary for many processes in the body.

Estradiol
injection is used to treat symptoms of menopause such as hot flashes, and vaginal
dryness, burning, and irritation. It is also used to treat a lack of estrogenthat is caused by
ovarian failure or a condition called hypogonadism.

Functions of the Estrogen hormone.

 Effects on uterus.
 Effects on fallopian tubes.
 Effects on vagina.
 Effect on the breast.
 Effects on secondary sexual characteristics.
 Effects on bones.
 Effects on protein & fat metabolism.
 Effects on electrolyte balance.

Progesterone is an endogenous steroid hormone involved in menstrual cycle ,pregnancy

& embryogenesis of humans and other species formed in corpus leuteum, Placenta, Testes,
Adrenal cortex.

Progesterone, hormone secreted by the female reproductive system that

functions mainly to regulate the condition of the inner lining (endometrium) of the
uterus. Progesterone is produced by the ovaries, placenta, and adrenal glands. A
fertilized egg that becomes implanted in the uterus will form a placenta.

Functions of Progesterone.

 During pregnancy,it decreases mother’s auto immune response.

 Drop in progesterone levels initiates labor.
 Progesterone supports normal development of neurons,protective effect on
damaged brain tissue(due to inc. estrogen).
 Enhances functions of serotonin receptors in brain.
 Raises Epidermal growth factor.
 Reduces spasm.
 Acts as anti inflammatory agent.
 Prevents endometrial cancer.
The symptoms of low progesterone in the female body.

 Weight gain.
 Decreased sex drive, mood swings, and depression.
 Breast tenderness, fibrocystic breasts.
 Fibroids, endometriosis.
 Gallbladder problems.
 Thyroid dysfunction.
 headache .
 Infertility.
 Miscarrige.
 Polycystic ovary syndrome .
 Menstrual problems.

The symptoms of high progesterone in the female body.

i. High levels before cycle.
ii. Headaches .
iii. Moodiness .
iv. Pre -menstrual symptoms.