Equilenin
Equilenin (pronounced: eh-kwuh-LEE-nin) is a naturally occurring steroid that is derived from the urine of pregnant mares. It is one of the active components of Premarin, a hormone replacement therapy drug.
Etymology
The term "Equilenin" is derived from the Latin equus meaning "horse" and lenis meaning "smooth". This is in reference to its source (horse urine) and its effect (smoothing out hormonal imbalances).
Pharmacology
Equilenin is a type of estrogen, a group of hormones that play an important role in the female reproductive system. It is used in medicine to treat symptoms of menopause, such as hot flashes and vaginal dryness. It is also used in the treatment of osteoporosis and certain types of cancer.
Related Terms
- Estrogen: A group of hormones that play an important role in the female reproductive system.
- Premarin: A hormone replacement therapy drug that contains equilenin.
- Menopause: A natural decline in reproductive hormones when a woman reaches her 40s or 50s.
- Osteoporosis: A condition in which bones become weak and brittle.
- Cancer: A group of diseases characterized by the uncontrolled growth and spread of abnormal cells.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Equilenin
- Wikipedia's article - Equilenin
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