Estrogen and Your Health

Basics, Risk Factors, Prevention, and Health

Estrogen is a chemical that cells use to send messages to other cells. Some types of breast cancer grow faster if certain hormones are present in the body.

Estrogen Replacement Therapy - Long-term Use of Estrogen is Safe Within Limits

Types of Breast Cancer that may be Fueled by Estrogen

Estrogen Receptor Status - how it relates to Breast Cancer Diagnosis and Treatment

Estrogen and Bone Health - Chemotherapy and estrogen suppression medications can affect your bone health. Ask your doctor about having a bone density scan.

Chemotherapy lowers your estrogen - this can cause bones to thin.