Estrogen Structure


 

 
      • C3 has OH group
      • Ring A aromatized
      • C10 has no CH3 group
      • C17 has OH group in beta position.
      • From granulosa cells in follicles.
      • Causes LH and FSH surges via GnRH release.
      • 'Primes' uterus.
      • Causes estrous behavior.
  


contributed by Bruce E Eilts on 20-June-2001
modified by Eric Huey