Hormone
ethinyl estradiol
Brand Names:
Annovera; EluRyng; Femhrt; Fyavolv; Jevantique; Jinteli; NuvaRing; Twirla; Xulane; Zafemy
Effect:
Bone Formation Stimulation; Decreased Embryonic Implantation; Inhibit Ovulation; Vaginal Function Alteration
May Prevent:
Osteoporosis, Postmenopausal; Pregnancy
May Treat:
Breast Neoplasms;
Hot Flashes;
Hypogonadism;
Menopause, Premature;
Menorrhagia;
Primary Ovarian Insufficiency;
Prostatic Neoplasms
More Information:
Definitions related to ethinyl estradiol:
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A semisynthetic alkylated ESTRADIOL with a 17-alpha-ethinyl substitution. It has high estrogenic potency when administered orally, and is often used as the estrogenic component in ORAL CONTRACEPTIVES.NLM Medical Subject HeadingsU.S. National Library of Medicine, 2021
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A semisynthetic estrogen. Ethinyl estradiol binds to the estrogen receptor complex and enters the nucleus, activating DNA transcription of genes involved in estrogenic cellular responses. This agent also inhibits 5-alpha reductase in epididymal tissue, which lowers testosterone levels and may delay progression of prostatic cancer. In addition to its antineoplastic effects, ethinyl estradiol protects against osteoporosis. In animal models, short-term therapy with this agent has been shown to provide long-term protection against breast cancer, mimicking the antitumor effects of pregnancy. (NCI04)NCI ThesaurusU.S. National Cancer Institute, 2021
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Semisynthetic alkylated estradiol with a 17-alpha-ethinyl substitution; has high estrogenic potency when administered orally, and is often used as the estrogenic component in oral contraceptives.CRISP ThesaurusNational Institutes of Health, 2006
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