Estrogens

Introduction: Estrogens

Description of Estrogens

Estrogens: Measurement of amount of estrogen in the blood.

Estrogens: A class of natural or synthetic hormones that binds to a cytoplasmic receptor and initiates translocation of the hormone-receptor complex to the nucleus of target cells of tissues rich in estrogen receptors, including the endometrium, myometrium, oviduct, vagina, fallopian tube, cervix, brain, liver, placenta, ovarian cells, Leydigs cells, kidney, prostate, pancreas, heart, and skin. (NCI)
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Estrogens: Compounds that interact with ESTROGEN RECEPTORS in target tissues to bring about the effects similar to those of ESTRADIOL. Estrogens stimulate the female reproductive organs, and the development of secondary female SEX CHARACTERISTICS. Estrogenic chemicals include natural, synthetic, steroidal, or non-steroidal compounds.
Source: MeSH 2007

Estrogens: Treatments

Estrogens (treatment): Another name for Estrogen replacement therapy.

Estrogens (treatment): Female hormone replacement treatment.

More information on treatment: Estrogen replacement therapy:

• Estrogen replacement therapy

Terms associated with Estrogens:

Terms Similar to Estrogens:

• Oestrogens

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Related Topics

• Estrogen Antagonists
• Estrogen Receptor Modulators
• Receptors, Estrogen

Source - MeSH 2007

More specific terms for Estrogens:

• Estrogens, Non-Steroidal

Source - MeSH 2007

Broader terms for Estrogens

• Hormones

Source - MeSH 2007

Hierarchical classifications of Estrogens

The following list attempts to classify Estrogens into categories where each line is subset of the next.

MeSH 2007 Hierarchy:

• Chemical Actions and Uses
  • Pharmacologic Actions
    • Physiological Effects of Drugs
      • Hormones, Hormone Substitutes, and Hormone Antagonists
        • Hormones
          • Estrogens

External links related to: Estrogens

• Menest Online, Description, Chemistry, Ingredients - Estrogens - RxList Monographs
• Oestrogens for urinary incontinence in women (Cochrane Review)
• MDAdvice.com - Health Library - Prescription & Non-Prescription Drugs - ESTROGENS
• 20 mcg versus >20 mcg Estrogen combined oral contraceptives for contraception (Cochrane Review)

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