What are oestrogen receptors and why are they important for women?
Oestrogen receptors are functional proteins in the human body that detect the presence of female steroid hormones called oestrogens. They act biologically on many aspects of the woman’s body such as skin, collagen and connective tissues, breast development, reproductive functions, bone and muscle metabolism, cardiovascular and cerebral function, sex drive (libido) and psychological well-being. Hence, low female hormone (oestrogens) levels can lead to weak oestrogen receptor action. Lack of oestrogen receptor activities will then negatively affect many of the above-mentioned tissues and organs.
