Estradiol monopropionate
Estradiol Monopropionate
Estradiol monopropionate (pronunciation: es-tra-DYE-ol mono-pro-pee-oh-nate) is a steroidal estrogen that is used in hormone therapy. It is a prodrug of estradiol, the primary female sex hormone.
Etymology
The term "estradiol" is derived from estra-, a prefix that refers to the estrane steroid structure, and -diol, a chemical term that denotes the presence of two hydroxyl (-OH) groups. The suffix "monopropionate" indicates that the compound is a propionate ester, specifically, it is the propionate ester of estradiol.
Pharmacology
Estradiol monopropionate is a synthetic form of estradiol, which is a naturally occurring hormone in the human body. It is used in hormone therapy to treat symptoms of menopause, such as hot flashes and vaginal dryness. It is also used in the treatment of certain types of breast cancer and prostate cancer.
Related Terms
- Estradiol: The primary female sex hormone.
- Estrogen: A group of hormones that play an important role in the normal sexual and reproductive development in women.
- Hormone therapy: A treatment method that involves the administration of hormones to treat certain medical conditions.
- Prodrug: A medication or compound that, after administration, is metabolized into a pharmacologically active drug.
- Steroidal estrogen: A type of estrogen that is structurally similar to the hormones produced by the ovaries.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Estradiol monopropionate
- Wikipedia's article - Estradiol monopropionate
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