Conjugated estrogens
Conjugated Estrogens
Conjugated estrogens (pronounced: kuhn-juh-gey-tid es-troh-jenz) are a form of estrogen, a naturally occurring female sex hormone. They are used as a hormone replacement therapy to manage menopausal symptoms such as hot flashes, vaginal dryness, burning, and irritation.
Etymology
The term "conjugated" is derived from the Latin word "conjugare", which means "to join together". "Estrogens" is derived from the Greek words "oistros", meaning "gadfly or frenzy", and "gen", meaning "to produce". The term refers to the group of hormones that play a significant role in the development and regulation of the female reproductive system.
Usage
Conjugated estrogens are used to treat symptoms of menopause such as hot flashes, and vaginal dryness, burning, and irritation. They are also used to prevent osteoporosis (a condition that leads to bone loss), and to replace estrogen in women with ovarian failure or other conditions that cause a lack of natural estrogen in the body.
Related Terms
- Estrogen: The primary female sex hormone that regulates the menstrual cycle and is crucial for reproduction.
- Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT): A treatment used to supplement the body with either estrogen alone or estrogen and progesterone in combination.
- Menopause: The time in a woman's life when menstrual periods permanently stop, also called the "change of life."
- Osteoporosis: A condition characterized by a decrease in the density of bone, decreasing its strength and resulting in fragile bones.
Side Effects
Like all medications, conjugated estrogens can cause side effects. These may include nausea, vomiting, bloating, stomach cramps, breast pain/tenderness/swelling, headache, weight changes, changes in appetite, freckles or darkening of facial skin, increased hair growth, loss of scalp hair, problems with contact lenses, vaginal itching or discharge, changes in menstrual periods, decreased sex drive, nervousness, dizziness, tiredness.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Conjugated estrogens
- Wikipedia's article - Conjugated estrogens
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