Does a woman who has been taking estrogen for quite some time, be subjected to the same daily-recommendations of intake for those who has just started the therapy? Although the Women s Health initiative did not take in hand this particular query, observational undertakings proved that taking estrogen for quite a while starting in menopausal stage prove to have some health benefits. People most particularly the women are aware about the fact that Estrogen patches can cause uterus or ovarian cancer. This is especially in the case of people who are recommended to undertake a long term Estrogen treatment. On the other hand, study shows that Estrogen patches reduce the risk of heart diseases but it is not strongly recommended for people to use it as an alternative for heart diseases because there is no sufficient proof supporting the study yet. Estradiol is known to be the principal estrogen, it is helpful in carrying out reproductive functions and is produced in the ovaries. Because it is stronger than Estriol it is more effective symptomatic alternative than the latter. Estrone on the other hand has the same function as the Estradiol, but it is considered to have a weaker effect. Thus, if the level of this hormone reduces there is a tendency that a woman will suffer from various disorders. Estrogen cream helps the woman in maintaining a healthy hormone balance especially during the period of menopausal and even beyond. On the other hand, the maintenance of this cream is also quite difficult because if you use it beyond what the doctor prescribed, it can lead to some very serious risks. For instance, some women take an estrogen with another hormone called progestin. Estrogen may also increase a risk of blood clotting, which can damage the proper circulation in the arteries. Significant proof suggests that long-term use of estrogen can slowly increase the risk of breast cancer. In addition, researches have also shown that there is a greater risk of breast cancer among women who use both the estrogen and the progestin. The most common side effects with estrogen hormone are: Softness of the breast, either men or women Inflammation of the ankles and legs Lesser cravings for food Sudden changes in weight Nausea Vomiting Abdominal pains Skin Irritation Other side effects are: Bleeding gums Vaginal bleeding and spotting Changes in menstrual flow Painful menstruation PMS or the pre-menstrual syndrome Vaginal infection such as Candida Diarrhea Loss of scalp hair Migraine Faintness Despair Increased sexual desires Decreased sexual desires Rare side effects include: Blood clotting Sudden feeling to urinate Unclear speech Changes in vision Breathlessness Estrogen hormone should always be balanced.