Desmethylchlorotrianisene
Desmethylchlorotrianisene
Desmethylchlorotrianisene (pronunciation: des-meth-yl-chloro-tri-anis-ene) is a synthetic, non-steroidal estrogen of the triphenylethylene group that is related to chlorotrianisene and triphenylethylene.
Etymology
The term "Desmethylchlorotrianisene" is derived from the Greek word "des" meaning "without", "methyl" referring to the methyl group, "chloro" indicating the presence of chlorine, and "trianisene" referring to the triphenylethylene group.
Usage
Desmethylchlorotrianisene is used in the treatment of menopausal and postmenopausal disorders. It is also used in the treatment of other conditions as determined by a healthcare provider.
Related Terms
- Estrogen: A group of hormones that play an important role in the normal sexual and reproductive development in women.
- Menopause: The time in a woman's life when menstrual periods permanently stop; it is also called the "change of life."
- Postmenopause: The stage of life after menopause.
- Triphenylethylene: A group of compounds that have estrogenic activity.
See Also
- Chlorotrianisene: A synthetic, non-steroidal estrogen of the triphenylethylene group.
- Hormone therapy: Treatment in which estrogen and often progestin are taken to help relieve symptoms that may happen around the time of menopause.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Desmethylchlorotrianisene
- Wikipedia's article - Desmethylchlorotrianisene
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