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  • 01/04/2021

What does estrogen do to a woman?

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In addition to regulating the menstrual cycle, estrogen affects the reproductive tract, the urinary tract, the heart and blood vessels, bones, breasts, skin, hair, mucous membranes, pelvic muscles, and the brain.

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Consult a Obstetrician and Gynaecologist

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