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ESTROGEN

b

Estrogen is the central hormone in female puberty.

n

It tells the breasts to grow.
It tells the internal reproductive organs to mature.
It causes the voice to drop (just a little bit).
It is very involved in the menstrual cycle (periods).
It can affect mood.

Watch this 30 second video from Vanessa Kroll Bennett and Dr. Cara Natterson on estrogen.