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conjugated estrogen — n a mixture of estrogens and esp. of estrone and equilin for oral administration in the form of the sodium salts of their sulfate esters usu. used in pl. but sing. or pl. in constr. <conjugated estrogens is a mixture (U.S. Pharmacopeia… … Medical dictionary
conjugated equine estrogens — (CEE) conjugated estrogens that come from a mare … Medical dictionary
Estrogens — Female hormones produced by the ovaries. Estrogen deficiency can lead to osteoporosis. Estrogen therapy preparations include: esterified estrogens esterified estrogens and methyltestosterone estradiol estrogens conjugated and medroxyprogesterone… … Medical dictionary
conjugated estrogen — noun : a mixture of estrogens and especially of estrone and equilin for oral administration in the form of the sodium salts of their sulfate esters usually used in plural but sing. or plural in constr … Useful english dictionary
Vaginally administered estrogens — are estrogens that are delivered by intravaginal administration, thereby exerting their effects mainly in the nearby tissue, with more limited systemic effects compared to orally administered estrogens.[1] For menopausal hormone replacement… … Wikipedia
Premarin — Combination of Estrone sulfate Estrogen Equilin sulfate Estrogen Equilenin sulfate Estrogen Clinical data AHFS/Drugs.com Consume … Wikipedia
Hormone replacement therapy (male-to-female) — Hormone replacement therapy (HRT) for transgender and transsexual people replaces the hormones naturally occurring in their bodies with those of the other sex. However, not all cases of hormone replacement therapy are used by transgendered people … Wikipedia
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ATC code G03 — A section of the Anatomical Therapeutic Chemical Classification System.G Genito urinary system and sex hormonesG03A Hormonal contraceptives for systemic useG03AA Progestogens and estrogens, fixed combinations:G03AA01 Etynodiol and… … Wikipedia
Emergency contraception — Background Birth control type Hormonal (progestin or others) or intra uterine First use 1970s Failure rates (per use) Perfect use ECP: see article text IUD: under 1% … Wikipedia
