1.   Aromatase inhibitors, like tamoxifen, are directed at the hormone estrogen, which is known to stimulate tumor growth in most breast cancer patients.

2.   At the same time, they said, it offers a safe alternative to the current osteoporosis treatment, formulations of the hormone estrogen.

3.   At the same time, they said, it offers a safe alternative to treatment with formulations of the hormone estrogen.

4.   At the same time, they said, it offers a safe alternative to formulations of the hormone estrogen.

5.   Both tamoxifen and raloxifene are synthetic drugs that block the action of the female hormone estrogen, which is known to encourage the growth of breast tumors.

6.   Certain pesticides, like DDT and PCBs and chemicals in plastics, mimic the hormone estrogen.

7.   Combined oral contraceptives -- typically containing the hormones estrogen and progestin -- now are increasingly being prescribed to sexually inactive girls to treat menstrual problems.

8.   Estradiol is a synthetic form of the female hormone estrogen.

9.   FEWER CATARACTS WITH EXTENDED USE OF ESTROGEN, SAYS STUDY Add your eyes to the list of what the hormone estrogen might just help.

10.   For decades, the standard therapy for hot flashes has been the hormone estrogen.