Etynodiol diacetate
Etynodiol Diacetate
Etynodiol diacetate (pronunciation: eh-tye-noe-dye-ole dye-uh-seh-tate), also known as 3β-Hydroxy-5α-pregnan-20-one diacetate, is a progestin medication which is used in birth control pills and menopausal hormone therapy. It is available both alone and in combination with an estrogen. It is taken by mouth.
Etymology
The term "Etynodiol diacetate" is derived from the chemical structure of the compound. "Etynodiol" refers to the ethynyl group (-C≡CH) present in the molecule, while "diacetate" indicates the presence of two acetyl groups (-COCH3).
Pharmacology
Etynodiol diacetate is a prodrug of noretynodrel. After ingestion, it is converted into its active form in the body. It works mainly by preventing the release of an egg during the menstrual cycle (ovulation). It also makes vaginal fluid thicker to help prevent sperm from reaching an egg (fertilization) and changes the lining of the uterus (womb) to prevent attachment of a fertilized egg.
Related Terms
- Progestin: A type of female hormone (progestogen) used in many birth control pills.
- Estrogen: A group of hormones that play an important role in the normal sexual and reproductive development in women.
- Menopausal hormone therapy: Treatment used to relieve symptoms of menopause.
- Birth control pills: Medications used to prevent pregnancy.
- Prodrug: A medication or compound that, after administration, is metabolized into a pharmacologically active drug.
- Noretynodrel: A progestin medication which was used in birth control pills. It is the active form of etynodiol diacetate.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Etynodiol diacetate
- Wikipedia's article - Etynodiol diacetate
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