Many steels add to the iron-steel mix other metals that give the entire substance desirable properties such as strength, heat resistance, or flexibility. Steel is considered a mixture rather than a compound because the iron does not chemically bond with the carbon and other components.
Some of estrogen's effects include: 1  Increasing serotonin, and the number of serotonin receptors in the brain. 2  Modifying the production and the effects of endorphins, the feel-good chemicals in the brain. 3  Protecting nerves from damage, and possibly stimulating nerve growth.
However, during menopause, the body's changing hormone profile causes dramatic shifts in the levels of estrogen in the female body. This reduced level of estrogen is what causes many symptoms of menopause and also increases a woman's risk of developing high blood pressure.