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What is the main use of estrogen for a female?

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Birth control: Estrogen (and related hormones) are used for birth control, as well as for symptoms from hormone dysregulation and deficiency including dysmennorhea, discomfort around menopause, or other entities like pcos.

Answered 7/24/2012

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