Cloxestradiol

Cloxestradiol (pronunciation: kloks-eh-stra-diol) is a synthetic estrogen that is used in hormone replacement therapy. It is a derivative of estradiol, the primary female sex hormone.

Etymology

The term "Cloxestradiol" is derived from the words "chlorine", "oxygen", "estradiol". The "clox" part of the name refers to the chlorine and oxygen atoms in the molecule, while "estradiol" refers to the base hormone that cloxestradiol mimics.

Pharmacology

Cloxestradiol is a prodrug of estradiol, meaning it is metabolized into estradiol in the body. It is used in hormone replacement therapy to treat symptoms of menopause, such as hot flashes and vaginal dryness. It can also be used to treat certain types of breast cancer and prostate cancer.

Related Terms

Estradiol: The primary female sex hormone. Cloxestradiol is a derivative of estradiol.
Prodrug: A medication that is metabolized into a pharmacologically active drug. Cloxestradiol is a prodrug of estradiol.
Hormone replacement therapy: A treatment for symptoms of menopause. Cloxestradiol is used in hormone replacement therapy.
Menopause: The time in a woman's life when menstrual periods stop permanently. Symptoms of menopause can be treated with cloxestradiol.
Breast cancer: A type of cancer that forms in the cells of the breasts. Certain types of breast cancer can be treated with cloxestradiol.
Prostate cancer: A type of cancer that occurs in the prostate, a small walnut-shaped gland in men that produces the seminal fluid that nourishes and transports sperm. Certain types of prostate cancer can be treated with cloxestradiol.