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Hormones: Oestrogen5 September 2005
Responsible for fertility

Probably the most famous hormones women have is oestrogen. It is responsible for fertility, and for a lot of the physical characteristics we associate with womanliness.

Claudia Hammond headed off to the park to meet up with Vivienne Parry, author of The Truth About Hormones, to find out the truth about this powerful hormone...

The Truth About Hormones by Vivienne Parry, Atlantic Books, ISBN: 1843544288.


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