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Estrostep fe
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Estrostep feEstrostep fe is a prescription or over-the-counter drug which is (or once was) approved in the United States and possibly in other countries. Active ingredient(s): ethinyl estradiol; norethindrone acetate.
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Prescription
A prescription, as is well known, is a physician's order for the preparation and administration of a drug or device for a patient.
Estradiol
The most biologically potent of the naturally occurring estrogens. It is produced chiefly by the ovary and in small amount by the testis. Commercially, it is prepared in various compounds, such as estradiol benzoate and ethinyl estradiol.
Acetate
A molecular ion derived from acetic acid. The formula of acetate is CH3COO-.
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Estrace
Estrace is a prescription or over-the-counter drug which is (or once was) approved in the United States and possibly in other countries. Active ingredient(s): estradiol.
Estracomb
A medicine used in the treatment of vasomotor symptoms associated with menopause, based in oestradiol and norethisterone. Produced by Novartis.
Estraderm
A medicine used in the treatment of vasomotor symptoms associated with menopause.
Estradiol
The most biologically potent of the naturally occurring estrogens. It is produced chiefly by the ovary and in small amount by the testis. Commercially, it is prepared in various compounds, such as estradiol benzoate and ethinyl estradiol.
Estradiol and norgestimate
Estradiol and norgestimate is a prescription or over-the-counter drug which is (or once was) approved in the United States and possibly in other countries. Active ingredient(s): estradiol; norgestimate.
Estradiol cypionate
Estradiol cypionate is a prescription or over-the-counter drug which is (or once was) approved in the United States and possibly in other countries. Active ingredient(s): estradiol cypionate.
Estradiol valerate
Estradiol valerate is a prescription or over-the-counter drug which is (or once was) approved in the United States and possibly in other countries. Active ingredient(s): estradiol valerate.
Estradot
A medicine used in the treatment of vasomotor symptoms associated with menopause.
Estradurin
Estradurin is a prescription or over-the-counter drug which is (or once was) approved in the United States and possibly in other countries. Active ingredient(s): polyestradiol phosphate.
Estragest
Medication used in the treatment of vasomotor symptoms associated with menopause. Based in oestradiol, norethisterone acetate. Produced by Novartis.
Estraguard
Estraguard is a prescription or over-the-counter drug which is (or once was) approved in the United States and possibly in other countries. Active ingredient(s): dienestrol.
Estrapak
Medication used in the treatment of vasomotor symptoms associated with menopause.
Estrasorb
Estrasorb is a prescription or over-the-counter drug which is (or once was) approved in the United States and possibly in other countries. Active ingredient(s): estradiol hemihydrate.
Estratab
Estratab is a prescription or over-the-counter drug which is (or once was) approved in the United States and possibly in other countries. Active ingredient(s): estrogens, esterified.
Estring
Estring is a prescription or over-the-counter drug which is (or once was) approved in the United States and possibly in other countries. Active ingredient(s): estradiol.
Estrogel
Estrogel is a prescription or over-the-counter drug which is (or once was) approved in the United States and possibly in other countries. Active ingredient(s): estradiol.
Estrogen
A hormone produced in the ovaries that works with progesterone to, among other things, regulate the reproductive cycle.
Estrogen replacement therapy (ERT)
Use of the female hormone estrogen to replace that which the body no longer produces naturally after medical or surgical menopause.
Estrogen-associated blood clots
Blood clots are occasional but serious side effects of estrogen therapy. They are dose-related, that is, they occur more frequently with higher doses of estrogen.
Estrogen-associated hypercoagulability
Hypercoagulability (a supranormal tendency for blood to clot) occurs as an occasional but serious side effect of estrogen therapy.
Estrogen/progestin therapy
Abbreviated EPT. A combination of the hormones estrogen and progestin. Taken by women, the estrogen in the EPT relieves such symptoms of menopause as hot flashes, night sweats, sleeplessness, and vaginal dryness. When taken alone, however, estrogen also increases the risk for cancer of the uterine lining, or endometrium. Combining estrogen with progestin virtually eliminates the risk of endometrial cancer. EPT is a form of hormone replacement therapy (HRT).
Estrogenic substance
Estrogenic substance is a prescription or over-the-counter drug which is (or once was) approved in the United States and possibly in other countries. Active ingredient(s): estrone.
Estrogens
A group of three steroid hormones that convey female characteristics and control fertilization. The production of estrogen is stimulated by follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH), which uses cyclic AMP as its second messenger.
Estrone
Estrone is a prescription or over-the-counter drug which is (or once was) approved in the United States and possibly in other countries. Active ingredient(s): estrone.
Estropipate
Estropipate is a prescription or over-the-counter drug which is (or once was) approved in the United States and possibly in other countries. Active ingredient(s): estropipate.
Estrostep 21
Estrostep 21 is a prescription or over-the-counter drug which is (or once was) approved in the United States and possibly in other countries. Active ingredient(s): ethinyl estradiol; norethindrone acetate.
Estrovis
Estrovis is a prescription or over-the-counter drug which is (or once was) approved in the United States and possibly in other countries. Active ingredient(s): quinestrol.
Estrus
Phenomenon of being sexually receptive, or in heat, as manifested at the ovulatory phase of the sexual cycle of the female, especially in subprimate species. The phenomenon of being sexually receptive, or in heat, as found in the sexual cycle of some species. A condition or syndrome of persistent estrus can be produced in some animals (for example, the rat) by hormonal injection of the newborn, notably with androgen.
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Estrogel
Estrogel is a prescription or over-the-counter drug which is (or once was) approved in the United States and possibly in other countries. Active ingredient(s): estradiol.
Estrogenic substance
Estrogenic substance is a prescription or over-the-counter drug which is (or once was) approved in the United States and possibly in other countries. Active ingredient(s): estrone.
Estrone
Estrone is a prescription or over-the-counter drug which is (or once was) approved in the United States and possibly in other countries. Active ingredient(s): estrone.
Estropipate
Estropipate is a prescription or over-the-counter drug which is (or once was) approved in the United States and possibly in other countries. Active ingredient(s): estropipate.
Estrostep 21
Estrostep 21 is a prescription or over-the-counter drug which is (or once was) approved in the United States and possibly in other countries. Active ingredient(s): ethinyl estradiol; norethindrone acetate.
Estrostep fe
Estrovis
Estrovis is a prescription or over-the-counter drug which is (or once was) approved in the United States and possibly in other countries. Active ingredient(s): quinestrol.
Ethambutol hcl
Ethambutol hcl is a prescription or over-the-counter drug which is (or once was) approved in the United States and possibly in other countries. Active ingredient(s): ethambutol hydrochloride.
Ethamide
Ethamide is a prescription or over-the-counter drug which is (or once was) approved in the United States and possibly in other countries. Active ingredient(s): ethoxzolamide.
Ethamolin
Ethamolin is a prescription or over-the-counter drug which is (or once was) approved in the United States and possibly in other countries. Active ingredient(s): ethanolamine oleate.
Ethchlorvynol
Ethchlorvynol is a prescription or over-the-counter drug which is (or once was) approved in the United States and possibly in other countries. Active ingredient(s): ethchlorvynol.
RELATED TERMS--------------------------------------
Prescription
A prescription, as is well known, is a physician's order for the preparation and administration of a drug or device for a patient.
Estradiol
The most biologically potent of the naturally occurring estrogens. It is produced chiefly by the ovary and in small amount by the testis. Commercially, it is prepared in various compounds, such as estradiol benzoate and ethinyl estradiol.
Acetate
A molecular ion derived from acetic acid. The formula of acetate is CH3COO-.
SIMILAR TERMS--------------------------------------
Estrace
Estrace is a prescription or over-the-counter drug which is (or once was) approved in the United States and possibly in other countries. Active ingredient(s): estradiol.
Estracomb
A medicine used in the treatment of vasomotor symptoms associated with menopause, based in oestradiol and norethisterone. Produced by Novartis.
Estraderm
A medicine used in the treatment of vasomotor symptoms associated with menopause.
Estradiol
The most biologically potent of the naturally occurring estrogens. It is produced chiefly by the ovary and in small amount by the testis. Commercially, it is prepared in various compounds, such as estradiol benzoate and ethinyl estradiol.
Estradiol and norgestimate
Estradiol and norgestimate is a prescription or over-the-counter drug which is (or once was) approved in the United States and possibly in other countries. Active ingredient(s): estradiol; norgestimate.
Estradiol cypionate
Estradiol cypionate is a prescription or over-the-counter drug which is (or once was) approved in the United States and possibly in other countries. Active ingredient(s): estradiol cypionate.
Estradiol valerate
Estradiol valerate is a prescription or over-the-counter drug which is (or once was) approved in the United States and possibly in other countries. Active ingredient(s): estradiol valerate.
Estradot
A medicine used in the treatment of vasomotor symptoms associated with menopause.
Estradurin
Estradurin is a prescription or over-the-counter drug which is (or once was) approved in the United States and possibly in other countries. Active ingredient(s): polyestradiol phosphate.
Estragest
Medication used in the treatment of vasomotor symptoms associated with menopause. Based in oestradiol, norethisterone acetate. Produced by Novartis.
Estraguard
Estraguard is a prescription or over-the-counter drug which is (or once was) approved in the United States and possibly in other countries. Active ingredient(s): dienestrol.
Estrapak
Medication used in the treatment of vasomotor symptoms associated with menopause.
Estrasorb
Estrasorb is a prescription or over-the-counter drug which is (or once was) approved in the United States and possibly in other countries. Active ingredient(s): estradiol hemihydrate.
Estratab
Estratab is a prescription or over-the-counter drug which is (or once was) approved in the United States and possibly in other countries. Active ingredient(s): estrogens, esterified.
Estring
Estring is a prescription or over-the-counter drug which is (or once was) approved in the United States and possibly in other countries. Active ingredient(s): estradiol.
Estrogel
Estrogel is a prescription or over-the-counter drug which is (or once was) approved in the United States and possibly in other countries. Active ingredient(s): estradiol.
Estrogen
A hormone produced in the ovaries that works with progesterone to, among other things, regulate the reproductive cycle.
Estrogen replacement therapy (ERT)
Use of the female hormone estrogen to replace that which the body no longer produces naturally after medical or surgical menopause.
Estrogen-associated blood clots
Blood clots are occasional but serious side effects of estrogen therapy. They are dose-related, that is, they occur more frequently with higher doses of estrogen.
Estrogen-associated hypercoagulability
Hypercoagulability (a supranormal tendency for blood to clot) occurs as an occasional but serious side effect of estrogen therapy.
Estrogen/progestin therapy
Abbreviated EPT. A combination of the hormones estrogen and progestin. Taken by women, the estrogen in the EPT relieves such symptoms of menopause as hot flashes, night sweats, sleeplessness, and vaginal dryness. When taken alone, however, estrogen also increases the risk for cancer of the uterine lining, or endometrium. Combining estrogen with progestin virtually eliminates the risk of endometrial cancer. EPT is a form of hormone replacement therapy (HRT).
Estrogenic substance
Estrogenic substance is a prescription or over-the-counter drug which is (or once was) approved in the United States and possibly in other countries. Active ingredient(s): estrone.
Estrogens
A group of three steroid hormones that convey female characteristics and control fertilization. The production of estrogen is stimulated by follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH), which uses cyclic AMP as its second messenger.
Estrone
Estrone is a prescription or over-the-counter drug which is (or once was) approved in the United States and possibly in other countries. Active ingredient(s): estrone.
Estropipate
Estropipate is a prescription or over-the-counter drug which is (or once was) approved in the United States and possibly in other countries. Active ingredient(s): estropipate.
Estrostep 21
Estrostep 21 is a prescription or over-the-counter drug which is (or once was) approved in the United States and possibly in other countries. Active ingredient(s): ethinyl estradiol; norethindrone acetate.
Estrovis
Estrovis is a prescription or over-the-counter drug which is (or once was) approved in the United States and possibly in other countries. Active ingredient(s): quinestrol.
Estrus
Phenomenon of being sexually receptive, or in heat, as manifested at the ovulatory phase of the sexual cycle of the female, especially in subprimate species. The phenomenon of being sexually receptive, or in heat, as found in the sexual cycle of some species. A condition or syndrome of persistent estrus can be produced in some animals (for example, the rat) by hormonal injection of the newborn, notably with androgen.
PREVIOUS AND NEXT TERMS--------------------------------------
Estrogel
Estrogel is a prescription or over-the-counter drug which is (or once was) approved in the United States and possibly in other countries. Active ingredient(s): estradiol.
Estrogenic substance
Estrogenic substance is a prescription or over-the-counter drug which is (or once was) approved in the United States and possibly in other countries. Active ingredient(s): estrone.
Estrone
Estrone is a prescription or over-the-counter drug which is (or once was) approved in the United States and possibly in other countries. Active ingredient(s): estrone.
Estropipate
Estropipate is a prescription or over-the-counter drug which is (or once was) approved in the United States and possibly in other countries. Active ingredient(s): estropipate.
Estrostep 21
Estrostep 21 is a prescription or over-the-counter drug which is (or once was) approved in the United States and possibly in other countries. Active ingredient(s): ethinyl estradiol; norethindrone acetate.
Estrostep fe
Estrovis
Estrovis is a prescription or over-the-counter drug which is (or once was) approved in the United States and possibly in other countries. Active ingredient(s): quinestrol.
Ethambutol hcl
Ethambutol hcl is a prescription or over-the-counter drug which is (or once was) approved in the United States and possibly in other countries. Active ingredient(s): ethambutol hydrochloride.
Ethamide
Ethamide is a prescription or over-the-counter drug which is (or once was) approved in the United States and possibly in other countries. Active ingredient(s): ethoxzolamide.
Ethamolin
Ethamolin is a prescription or over-the-counter drug which is (or once was) approved in the United States and possibly in other countries. Active ingredient(s): ethanolamine oleate.
Ethchlorvynol
Ethchlorvynol is a prescription or over-the-counter drug which is (or once was) approved in the United States and possibly in other countries. Active ingredient(s): ethchlorvynol.
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