What effects does estrogen have on the regulation of stress hormones like cortisol and how does it impact the body’s stress response and adaptation to chronic stressors?
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What effects does estrogen have on the regulation of stress hormones like cortisol and how does it impact the body’s stress response and adaptation to chronic stressors?
Estrogen moderates the body’s response to stress by regulating cortisol levels. It enhances cortisol’s effect on stress relief, aiding in adaptation to prolonged stressors.
Estrogen enhances the HPA axis’s feedback, helping reduce the production of stress hormones like cortisol, which may reduce stress responses and improve adaptation to chronic stressors.