Post menopausal estrogen production is due to :
Correct Answer: Peripheral aromatization of androstenedione
Description: In menopause estrogen levels decrease by 66%.
Main source of estrogen production postmenopausaly is by peripheral aromatization of androstenedione.
Main estrogen after menopause - oestrone.
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