What is Estrogen Cream?
As unusual as it sounds, estrogen treatment compounds have been derived almost exclusively from horse urine since the 1920s. The reasoning was that equine hormonal levels most closely matched those of human females. The introduction of estrogen creams allowed for mixtures of the three estrogen hormones found in the female body–estriol, estradiol and estrone–to be combined with a cream base for topical application. This provided an easier method of introducing the estrogen hormones to the body without using invasive application techniques, such as subdermal injections. Uses of Estrogen Creams There are several uses of estrogen creams, depending on the symptom targeted. Part of the menopausal process is a natural loss of certain fluids in the female body which can affect skin moisture levels internally as well as externally. Estrogen creams can be applied to areas that tend to become dry during and after menopause, such as the elbows, knees, thighs, the chest and the neck. Types of Est
