| ERs | Estrogen receptors |
| ERα | Estrogen receptor alpha |
| ERβ | Estrogen receptor beta |
| HRT | Hormone replacement therapy |
| GABA | Gamma-aminobutyric acid |
| GDA | Generalized anxiety disorder |
| EREs | Estrogen response elements |
| BDNF | Brain-derived neurotrophic factor |
| cAMP | Cyclic adenosine monophosphate |
| PKA | Protein kinase A |
| PI3K | Phosphatidylinositol-3-kinase |
| ROS | Reactive oxygen species |
| SOD | Superoxide dismutase |
| WHI | Women’s health initiative |
| SERMs | Selective estrogen receptor modulators |
| CBT | Cognitive-behavioral therapy |
| SSRIs | Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors |
| SNRIs | Serotonin-norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors |
| VTE | Venous thromboembolism |
| DVT | Deep vein thrombosis |