What is estrogen meds good for

[whyme_101]

Hey what is the purpose for estrogen meds. My Doc put me on them and he said he wants me to start them next month if my cycle comes.... What good does this do for me?

[Heather5]

No, not at all! As a matter of fact, it will help the little swimmers by creating fertile cervical mucus. Best of luck!

[whyme_101]

So it won't block my Dh soldiers from going where they are needed?

[Nurseypie]

Bny807 is right. In regards to fertility assistance, estrogen thickens your uterine lining so that your precious babies will implant deep and secure and have nutrients.

BNY807-Congrats on your BFP!!!

[LIL_LADY24]

Im not too sure either I know during my lap surgery my doc gave me a estrogen shot which have me extra wet and my breast have become larger and sensitive.  So from what I researched I think it boost up ur % to become pregnant.  Helps the egg plant in your uterus safer. ...........all from research hopes this helps  

http://www.babyhopes.com/articles/low-estrogen-levels-can-this-affect-ovulation.html

OR THIS

What Estrogen Does
The estrogenic hormones are uniquely responsible for the growth and development of female sexual characteristics and reproduction in both humans and animals. The term "estrogen" includes a group of chemically similar hormones: estrone, estradiol (the most abundant) and estriol. Overall, estrogen is produced in the ovaries, adrenal glands and fat tissues. More specifically, the estradiol and estrone forms are produced in the ovaries, while estriol is produced by the placenta during pregnancy.

In women, estrogen circulates in the bloodstream and binds to estrogen receptors on cells in targeted tissues, affecting not only the breast and uterus, but also the brain, bone, liver, heart and other tissues.

Estrogen controls growth of the uterine lining during the first part of the menstrual cycle, causes changes in the breasts during adolescence and pregnancy, and regulates various other metabolic processes, including bone growth and cholesterol levels.

Estrogen and Pregnancy
During the reproductive years, the pituitary gland in the brain generates hormones that cause a new egg to be released from its follicle each month. As the follicle develops, it produces estrogen, which causes the lining of the uterus to thicken.

Progesterone production increases after ovulation in the middle of a woman's cycle to prepare the lining to receive and nourish a fertilized egg so it can develop into a fetus. If fertilization does not occur, estrogen and progesterone levels drop sharply, the lining of the uterus breaks down and menstruation occurs.

If fertilization does occur, estrogen and progesterone work together to prevent additional ovulation during pregnancy. Birth control pills (oral contraceptives) take advantage of this effect by regulating hormone levels. They also result in the production of a very thin uterine lining, called the endometrium, which is unreceptive to a fertilized egg. Plus, they thicken the cervical mucus to prevent sperm from entering the cervix and fertilizing an egg.

Oral contraceptives containing estrogen may also relieve menstrual cramps and some perimenopausal symptoms, and regulate menstrual cycles in women with polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS). Furthermore, research indicates that birth control pills may reduce the risk of ovarian, uterine and colorectal cancer

[bny807]

i believe it can thicken the lining of your uterus, but i'm not 100% on that