New Study Identifies Estrogen’s Protective Effects On Women’s Health
And based on the findings, it appears that estrogen encourages vasodilation (the widening and relaxing of blood vessels). "[Estrogen] affects how blood vessels respond, how the kidneys regulate fluids, and how different systems communicate with one another," Layton explains, adding, "What we found is that its impact on blood vessels is especially important for regulating blood pressure."
