Anordrin
Anordrin
Anordrin (pronunciation: an-or-drin) is a synthetic steroid that has been used in the treatment of gynecological disorders. It is a non-steroidal estrogen which was never marketed.
Etymology
The term "Anordrin" is derived from the chemical structure of the compound, which is an anordrin steroid. The prefix "an-" is derived from the Greek word "an-", meaning "not" or "without", and "ordrin" is a reference to the ordinate structure of the steroid.
Usage
Anordrin is used in the treatment of gynecological disorders such as endometriosis and uterine fibroids. It works by inhibiting the growth of endometrial tissue and reducing the size of fibroids.
Related Terms
- Estrogen: A group of hormones that play an important role in the normal sexual and reproductive development in women. They are also synthesized in the lab for use in oral contraceptives or to treat symptoms of menopause and certain cancers.
- Endometriosis: A disorder in which tissue similar to the tissue that forms the lining of your uterus grows outside of your uterine cavity.
- Uterine fibroids: Noncancerous growths of the uterus that often appear during childbearing years.
See Also
- Steroid: A type of organic compound that includes many kinds of medications and body components.
- Gynecology: The medical practice dealing with the health of the female reproductive system.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Anordrin
- Wikipedia's article - Anordrin
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