Estrogen (medication)
Estrogen (medication)
Estrogen (Template:IPA-en) is a category of hormones that play an essential role in the growth and development of female sexual characteristics and the reproductive process.
Etymology
The term "estrogen" is derived from the Greek words "oistros" meaning passion and "gen" meaning to produce. It was first isolated and identified in the 1920s.
Types of Estrogen Medications
Estrogen medications are a group of hormone replacement therapy drugs. They include:
- Estradiol (Estrace, Climara, Estraderm, Menostar)
- Estradiol hemihydrate (Estrofem, Vagifem)
- Estradiol valerate (Delestrogen)
- Estradiol cypionate (Depo-Estradiol)
- Estradiol acetate (Femtrace)
- Estradiol patch (Alora, Climara)
- Conjugated estrogens (Premarin)
- Esterified estrogens (Estratab, Menest)
- Estropipate (Ogen)
Uses
Estrogen medications are used to treat symptoms of menopause, such as hot flashes and vaginal dryness. They are also used in the treatment of certain types of breast cancer and prostate cancer. In addition, they are used in hormone therapy for transgender women.
Side Effects
Like all medications, estrogen can cause side effects. These may include nausea, bloating, breast tenderness, and an increased risk of blood clots and stroke.
See Also
References
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Estrogen (medication)
- Wikipedia's article - Estrogen (medication)
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