Estradiol enantate
Estradiol enantate
Estradiol enantate (pronunciation: es-tra-DYE-ol en-AN-tate), also known as EEN, is a medication and naturally occurring steroid and estrogen used in hormone therapy.
Etymology
The term "estradiol" is derived from estrus (Latin for "gadfly" or "frenzy"), -diol (a chemical term denoting an alcohol), and enantate which is derived from the Greek word enantia meaning "opposite", referring to the molecular structure of the compound.
Usage
Estradiol enantate is primarily used in hormone replacement therapy for menopause symptoms such as hot flashes and osteoporosis. It is also used in hormonal contraception, and sometimes in the treatment of prostate cancer.
Pharmacology
Estradiol enantate is a long-lasting prodrug of estradiol in the body. It works by increasing the body's levels of estradiol, the primary and most potent natural estrogen.
Related Terms
- Estrogen: A group of hormones that play an essential role in the growth and development of female sexual characteristics and the reproductive process.
- Prodrug: A medication or compound that, after administration, is metabolized into a pharmacologically active drug.
- Hormone replacement therapy: A treatment used to augment the body's natural hormone levels, either in the form of estrogen-alone therapy (ET), progesterone-alone therapy (PT), or combined estrogen and progesterone therapy (EPT).
- Menopause: The time that marks the end of a woman's menstrual cycles.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Estradiol enantate
- Wikipedia's article - Estradiol enantate
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