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As we age, is the loss of estrogens what causes the onset of peri-menopause and finally, menopause? For women, menopause is a direct result of the loss of estrogens in the female anatomy. The *E*, as it is called in medical circles, is a group of female hormones produced in the ovaries. These female hormones are responsible for regulating the function of reproduction in the female body. Estrogens determine a woman's body shape by distributing fat to different areas of the body, aid in the development of the uterus, and construct tissues in the brain and bones. Safe levels of estrogens in the body help maintain proper blood flow, control cholesterol levels, and act as an antioxidant filtering harmful chemicals from the body.

Posted on Tue, 24 Jul 2007 00:40:11 GMT at http://adzines.com/Womens-Issues/Menopau...ogen/53444

There is also a good exercise that one can follow and will help through all women's age groups is the Taoist Deer exercise for women. This even helps to prevent breast cancer but requires diligent daily practice and discipline.