Broparestrol

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Broparestrol

Broparestrol (pronunciation: broh-puh-RES-trol) is a synthetic, non-steroidal estrogen of the triphenylethylene group that was formerly used in France for the treatment of menopausal symptoms but has since been discontinued.

Etymology

The term "Broparestrol" is derived from the chemical structure of the compound. "Bro" is short for bromine, a chemical element that is part of the compound. "Pare" comes from the Latin word 'parere' meaning to bring forth or give birth to, and "strol" is a common suffix for estrogens.

Related Terms

  • Estrogen: A group of steroid hormones that promote the development and maintenance of female characteristics of the body. Broparestrol is a type of synthetic estrogen.
  • Triphenylethylene: A class of compounds that includes a number of important medications, including the selective estrogen receptor modulators (SERMs) tamoxifen and clomifene as well as the estrogen broparestrol.
  • Menopause: The time in most women's lives when menstrual periods stop permanently, and they are no longer able to bear children. Broparestrol was used to treat symptoms of menopause.
  • Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT): It's a treatment used to relieve symptoms of the menopause. It replaces hormones that are at a lower level as you approach the menopause.

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