Translations:Östrogene/3/en

From puberty onwards, estrogens have a hand in breast development, through the monthly cycle to bone formation and collagenformation to maintain skin elasticity. They cause the development of the typical female sexual characteristics: Breasts, high voice and female hair and fat distribution pattern. They create the basic conditions for pregnancy and sex. They have a strengthening effect on bones, protect the heart and stabilise the mental balance. Estrogens lower cholesterol and lead to increased water retention in the tissue.