Female sex hormones that are steroidal origin are estrogens. They have a significant impact on the development of the body. Under the influence of estrogens, the genital organs of a woman are formed, a figure of a female type. These hormones are responsible for preparing the uterine cavity for implantation of the ovum. Under their influence, the development of the endometrium and blood vessels in the uterus occurs.
In addition to hormones produced during human life, there are also plant-derived estrogens. Since they have a great influence on many processes in the body of a woman, estrogens are actively used in medicine for the treatment and correction of many conditions. The most popular estrogen in pills. They compare favorably with other dosage forms with the ease of use.
When estrogen tablets may be prescribed
- Prevention of complications during menopause. The body of a woman loses the opportunity to independently produce the right amount of hormones. Then estrogen tablets come to the rescue, maintaining the hormonal background of the woman at the proper level.
- Treating some forms of breast cancer. Hormone therapy is currently widely developed and finds its application.
- Contraception. Estrogens in tablets provide a fairly high efficiency with ease of use. This is one of the most popular methods of contraception at present.
Estrogens in tablets have their own peculiarity of use. Tablets contain different amounts of hormone, so they are taken strictly by numbering. As a result, such a hormonal level is formed that corresponds to the physiological content of the active substance in the body.
At a time when hormones are not produced normally in the female body, tablets are not taken. Some firms produce drugs that are used continuously. Then, even in those days when hormones are not needed, the woman continues to take pills. They just do not contain estrogen. Manufacturers go to such tricks in order for the patient to develop a regimen, and she did not forget to return to taking the drug after the break.
The benefits of estrogen pills
Estrogens are hormones that support a woman’s health, giving her strength, health and beauty.
- They rejuvenate the body - maintain an optimal level of metabolism, collagen synthesis. In this case, the nervous system is stimulated.
- Prevent the development of atherosclerosis by inhibiting the formation of low density lipoproteins. At the same time, the formation of high density lipoproteins simultaneously increases.
- Reduce the risk of coronary artery disease. If, before menopause, women are 20 times less likely than men to suffer from myocardial infarction, then after its onset, these statistics are leveled off.
- Prevent the development of various manifestations of menopause.
- They help a woman regain normal sex life, eliminate the disorders of the vagina and urogenital organs after menopause.
Estrogen pills - contraindications
Medicines of this group have practically no contraindications. However, they should not be used in the presence of hormone-dependent tumors of the mammary glands and uterus. Caution should also be taken in using estrogen-containing preparations for women with a history of thromboembolic conditions.
Examples of drugs containing estrogen:
- Premarin;
- "Proginova";
- Ovestin
- Estrofem
- Rigevidon;
- "Regulon";
- Minisiston.
These drugs may contain other hormones.
It should be remembered that estrogen in tablets should be taken only after consulting a specialist, since improper use of hormones is fraught with serious consequences.