Osteoporosis in older women is in part caused by a deficiency of this type of sex hormone, which promotes breast development and ovulation.
Production of this hormone is stimulated by FSH and LH. Replacement therapies for this hormone may lead to higher levels of breast cancer and stroke. The contraceptive Depo-Provera (DEP-oh-pro-VAIR-uh) notably does not contain this hormone. Osteoporosis in older women is in part caused by a deficiency of this type of sex hormone, which promotes breast development and ovulation. For 10 points, name this class of female sex hormone.
Production of this hormone is stimulated by FSH and LH. Replacement therapies for this hormone may lead to higher levels of breast cancer and stroke.
estrogen