Estradiol valerate/gestonorone caproate
Estradiol valerate/gestonorone caproate
Estradiol valerate/gestonorone caproate (pronunciation: es-tra-DYE-ol VAL-er-ate/ges-TOR-noan CAP-ro-ate) is a combination drug used in hormone therapy. It contains two active ingredients: estradiol valerate, a form of the primary female sex hormone estrogen, and gestonorone caproate, a progestogen.
Etymology
The term "estradiol" is derived from "estrus" (period of fertility for female mammals) and "diol" (a chemical term indicating a certain structure). "Valerate" refers to the valeric acid ester used to extend the duration of the estradiol's effect. "Gestonorone caproate" is a synthetic hormone, with "gesto" referring to gestation, "nor" indicating a modification in its molecular structure, and "caproate" referring to the caproic acid ester used to extend its duration of effect.
Usage
Estradiol valerate/gestonorone caproate is primarily used in menopausal hormone therapy to alleviate symptoms of menopause such as hot flashes and osteoporosis. It is also used in feminizing hormone therapy for transgender women.
Related Terms
- Estradiol: The primary female sex hormone.
- Valerate: A type of ester.
- Gestonorone: A progestogen hormone.
- Caproate: A type of ester.
- Combination drug: A drug that contains more than one active ingredient.
- Hormone therapy: Treatment using hormones.
- Menopause: The time in a woman's life when menstrual periods permanently stop.
- Transgender: A term for people whose gender identity differs from the sex they were assigned at birth.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Estradiol valerate/gestonorone caproate
- Wikipedia's article - Estradiol valerate/gestonorone caproate
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