Estrogens on the alert: female sex hormones against aging

The beauty of every woman is unique and inimitable. And it is the female sex hormones that make it possible to maintain it for many years.

With the onset of menopause, estrogen levels decrease, which entails consequences not only for a woman's appearance, but also for her health. As a result, estrogens can rightfully be called "hormones of youth". After all, it is their beneficial effect that gives women the opportunity to shine and energize everyone around.

On estet-portal.om, read about how estrogens affect a woman's body, and thanks to which they resist aging.

Female Sex Hormones: Main Functions of Estrogens

Estrogens are mainly involved in the regulation of the reproductive function of the body, but their effect on a huge number of cells and tissues was also established some time ago.

And indeed, estrogens:

•    increase high-density lipids and lower low-density lipids, protecting the cardiovascular system;

•    stimulate adrenal function;

•    contribute to vasodilation, and as a result, lower blood pressure;

•    increase brain activity.

Estrogens have a positive effect on a woman's health, helping to prevent the development of atherosclerosis, osteoporosis, rheumatoid arthritis and even Alzheimer's disease.

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Negative effects of female sex hormones

Estrogens stimulate lipid synthesis, which leads to the formation of local fat deposits. Also, female sex hormones increase the activity of metalloproteinases, which destroy the fibrous bonds that separate the lobules of adipocytes, resulting in the so-called "orange peel".

Unfortunately, treating localized fat deposits with diet or physical activity – ineffective.

For the correction of "cellulite" effective liposuction, or liporeduction with the help of lipolytics. Also, the cryolipolysis procedure is gaining popularity recently.

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The effect of female sex hormones on skin condition

As for the epidermis, estrogens improve cell renewal, improve blood circulation in the skin, regulate sebum secretion and normalize pigmentation, increase the production of collagen and elastin.

The main pronounced sign of aging in women is soft tissue ptosis, which is also caused by estrogen deficiency. This is due to the fact that with the onset of menopause, there is a decrease in the level of female sex hormones, which regulate the level of moisture at the intradermal level.

Reducing the level of estrogen affects the condition of the connective tissue, which negatively affects the condition of the skin.

Thus, the control of estrogen levels allows a woman to maintain health and prolong youth for a long time.

Reproductive system hormones: progesterone, estradiol, testosterone