Everything A Woman Needs To Know About Her Estrogen

What Is Estrogen?

Both men and women make this sex hormone. The difference between the two genders is where it is made. Both produce estrogen in the adrenal glands and within fat cells, but in addition, women make most of theirs in the ovaries. During menopause, women start producing less estrogen in the ovaries, leading to symptoms like hot flashes, irregular periods, vaginal dryness, night sweats, mood changes, weight gain, metabolic changes, thin hair, and dry skin.