Cyclodiol
Cyclodiol
Cyclodiol (pronounced: /ˈsaɪ.kloʊ.daɪ.ɔːl/) is a type of estrogen used in hormone therapy. It is also known as estradiol cypionate.
Etymology
The term "Cyclodiol" is derived from the Greek words "kyklos" meaning circle and "diol" referring to the two alcohol groups present in the chemical structure of the compound.
Usage
Cyclodiol is primarily used in hormone replacement therapy (HRT) for women who have passed menopause. It is also used to treat some types of breast cancer in men and women.
Pharmacology
Cyclodiol, like other estrogens, works by binding to and activating the estrogen receptor, which then modulates the transcription of genes within cells. This leads to a wide variety of effects, including the growth and development of female secondary sexual characteristics and the maintenance of the menstrual cycle.
Related Terms
- Estrogen: A group of steroid hormones that promote the development and maintenance of female characteristics of the body.
- Hormone replacement therapy: A treatment used to augment the body's natural hormone levels, either because they are low (as in menopause) or because they are absent (as in surgical removal of the ovaries).
- Menopause: The time in most women's lives when menstrual periods stop permanently, and they are no longer able to bear children.
- Breast cancer: A cancer that forms in the cells of the breasts.
- Estrogen receptor: A group of proteins found inside cells, which are activated by the hormone estrogen.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Cyclodiol
- Wikipedia's article - Cyclodiol
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