List of estrogen esters

Estrogen Esters

Estrogen esters (pronunciation: /ˈɛstrədʒən ˈɛstər/) are a group of compounds formed from the reaction of an estrogen with an acid. The term "ester" comes from the German "Essigäther", which means "acetic ether".

Etymology

The term "estrogen" is derived from the Greek words "oistros", meaning "gadfly" or "frenzy", and "gen", meaning "to produce". This is in reference to the role of estrogen in inducing estrus (sexual receptivity) in female mammals. The term "ester" comes from the German "Essigäther", which means "acetic ether".

Related Terms

• Estradiol valerate: An estrogen ester used in hormone therapy for menopausal symptoms and low estrogen levels.
• Estradiol cypionate: An estrogen ester used in hormone therapy for menopausal symptoms and low estrogen levels.
• Estradiol benzoate: An estrogen ester used in hormone therapy for menopausal symptoms and low estrogen levels.
• Estradiol enanthate: An estrogen ester used in hormone therapy for menopausal symptoms and low estrogen levels.
• Estrone sulfate: An estrogen ester used in hormone therapy for menopausal symptoms and low estrogen levels.

List of Estrogen Esters

• Estradiol valerate
• Estradiol cypionate
• Estradiol benzoate
• Estradiol enanthate
• Estrone sulfate

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