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estradiol [‚es·trə′dī‚ȯl] (biochemistry) C18H24O2An estrogenic hormone produced by follicle cells of the vertebrate ovary; provokes estrus and proliferation of the human endometrium, and stimulates ICSH (interstitial-cell-stimulating hormone) secretion. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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Roberts Pharmaceutical Canada has a strong presence in women's healthcare, with currently marketed products including: ESTRACE, an estrogen-only hormone replacement therapy, REPLENS, a vaginal moisturizer, and ADVANTAGE 24, a nonoxynol-9 spermicidal gel. Estrogen-replacement drugs such as Premarin, Ogen, and Estrace, approved in 1988. Because Natural Hormones act gently, women do not experience side-effects associated with synthetic replacement therapies like Premarin, Provera, Estrace Prempro, etc. |
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