a type of hormone made by the body that helps develop and maintain female sex characteristics and the growth of long bones. estrogens can also be made in the laboratory. they may be used as a type of birth control and to treat symptoms of menopause, menstrual disorders, osteoporosis, and other conditions.
出典:Wikipedia
出典:『Wikipedia』 (2011/07/13 20:21 UTC 版)
Estrogens (AmE), oestrogens (BE), or œstrogens, are a group of compounds named for their importance in the estrous cycle of humans and other animals. They are the primary female sex hormones. Natural estrogens are steroid hormones, while some synthetic ones are non-steroidal. Their name comes from the Greek words estrus/οίστρος = sexual desire + gen/γόνο = to generate.
transdermal estrogen
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