This chemical uses the transmembrane GPR30 receptor and theca cells produce its precursor.
The Ashley Treatment involves the use of this chemical in growth attenuation, and this chemical also sees use in the treatment of prostate cancer, albeit with potential side effects such as gynecomastia. This chemical uses the transmembrane GPR30 receptor and theca cells produce its precursor. It causes the increase of LH in the luteal surge and influences endometrium thickening. In addition to being used in oral contraceptives due to its role in a negative- feedback loop, the E3 form of it becomes dominant in menopause as this chemical's primary source of production, the ovaries, cease activity. For 10 points, name this steroid hormone which functions as the primary female sex hormone in all vertebrates.
The Ashley Treatment involves the use of this chemical in growth attenuation, and this chemical also sees use in the treatment of prostate cancer, albeit with potential side effects such as gynecomastia.
estrogen