Ospemifene
Ospemifene
Ospemifene (pronounced: os-pe-mi-fene) is a medication used to treat certain symptoms of menopause such as dyspareunia (painful sexual intercourse) and vulvovaginal atrophy. It is a selective estrogen receptor modulator (SERM) and works by mimicking the effects of estrogen to increase the thickness of the vaginal wall.
Etymology
The term "Ospemifene" is derived from the chemical name of the drug, which is 2-(4-((4-chloro-1,2-diphenylbut-1-enyl)phenoxy)ethanol. The name is a combination of parts of the chemical name, with "ospe" from "phenoxy" and "mifene" from "diphenylbut-1-enyl".
Usage
Ospemifene is used to treat dyspareunia, a symptom of vulvovaginal atrophy, due to menopause. It works by helping to restore the natural thickness and elasticity of the vaginal tissues.
Side Effects
Common side effects of Ospemifene include hot flashes, sweating, and mild vaginal bleeding or spotting. More serious side effects can include a higher risk of stroke and deep vein thrombosis.
Related Terms
- Selective estrogen receptor modulator
- Menopause
- Dyspareunia
- Vulvovaginal atrophy
- Stroke
- Deep vein thrombosis
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Ospemifene
- Wikipedia's article - Ospemifene
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