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estrone [′e‚strōn] (biochemistry) C18H22O2An estrogenic hormone produced by follicle cells of the vertebrate ovary; functions the same as estradiol. 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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The primary naturally occurring estrogens in human females are estradiol, estrone, and estriol. Sewage often contains two natural estrogens, estrone (E1) and 17-beta-estradiol (E2), as well as the synthetic estrogen 17-alpha-ethinylestradiol (EE2), used in birth-control pills and patches. In her book, Estrogen the Natural Way, author Nina Shandler explains that there are three types of estrogen: estradiol, estrone and estriol, arranged from strongest to weakest. |
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