What is estrogen?

Hormone produced in the ovaries, estrogen is essential for women to protect against heart disease, stroke, Alzheimer’s Disease, and osteoporosis. Low estrogen is also responsible for the symptoms of menopause and replacing estrogen to proper levels prevents hot flashes, mood swings, depression, insomnia, and vaginal dryness and atrophy. Estrogen is also essential for female libido and has a beneficial effect on cholesterol.