Estrogen (https://homosaurus.org/v3/homoit0000407)




Identifier
homoit0000407
Preferred Label
Estrogen
English
Description
A category of steroid hormones including estrone, estradiol, estriol, and estetrol. Estrogens are commonly utilized in feminizing hormone therapy regimens. Estrogens are produced mainly in the ovaries, in addition to the adrenal glands and fat cells. Responsible for certain secondary sexual characteristics, including breast growth, thickening of the endometrium, menstrual cycle regulation, and sperm maturation.
English
Issued (Created)
2019-05-14 07:03:55 UTC
Modified
2021-12-08 09:32:30 UTC
Broader
Hormone therapy (Gender) [homoit0000317]
Hormones [homoit0000651]
Related
MtFs [homoit0000986]
Trans women [homoit0001642]
Replaces
http://homosaurus.org/v2/estrogen
LCSH Exact Match
Estrogen [http://id.loc.gov/authorities/subjects/sh85045012]

Hierarchy Display

Hormone therapy (Gender)
Hormones
Estrogen


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