The importance of estradiol for body weight regulation in women

• Published in: Frontiers in endocrinology (Lausanne) Vol. 13; p. 951186
• Main Authors: Vigil, Pilar, Meléndez, Jaime, Petkovic, Grace, Del Río, Juan Pablo
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Switzerland Frontiers Media S.A 07.11.2022
• Subjects: body weight; Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2; Drug-Related Side Effects and Adverse Reactions; Endocrinology; Estradiol; estrogens; Female; GLP-1; Glucagon-Like Peptide 1; Humans; Insulin Resistance; menstrual cycle; mental health; Obesity; body weight; estrogens; GLP-1; mental health; menstrual cycle

Obesity in women of reproductive age has a number of adverse metabolic effects, including Type II Diabetes (T2D), dyslipidemia, and cardiovascular disease. It is associated with increased menstrual irregularity, ovulatory dysfunction, development of insulin resistance and infertility. In women, estr...