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Estrogen

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o Synthesized and secreted by the ovaries
o Responsible for the maturation of the reproductive organs and for the appearance of the secondary sex characteristics in women
o Metabolic effects on nonreproductive tissues, including coagulation, blood vessels, bone, muscles, overall body growth, and behaviour
o During menopause (50-55 years of age) ovaries stop secreting estrogen
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