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Estrogens

What are Estrogens?

Estrogens are hormones that occur naturally in women and men and are also made synthetically. Estrone (E1), estradiol (E2), estriol (E3) are the three most common naturally occurring estrogens.

In women, estrogens are the main hormone responsible for sexual and reproductive development. Estrogen is produced by the ovaries, adrenal glands, and in fat tissue. During pregnancy, the placenta produces estrogen which helps prepare the breasts for milk production and maintain the pregnancy. Estrogens also have critical roles in male sexual function, including modulation of libido, erectile function, and spermatogenesis. In males, estrogens are produced by the adrenal cortex, in fat tissue, and in small amounts by the testes. Testosterone is also converted into estrogen by the enzyme, aromatase. Excessive production of estrogen in men causes feminization.

Estrogens may be used to treat symptoms of conditions associated with estrogen deficiency such as amenorrhea and menopause. They may be used to suppress lactation and in men to treat androgen-dependent cancers such as prostate cancer. Estrogens are also used as contraceptives, in combination with progestins (another class of sex hormones).

List of Estrogens

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Drug Name Avg. Rating Reviews
Estradiol Patch (Pro)
Generic name: estradiol
4.4
165 reviews
Yuvafem (Pro)
Generic name: estradiol
3.1
106 reviews
Vagifem
Generic name: estradiol
6.2
100 reviews
Premarin (Pro)
Generic name: conjugated estrogens
7.6
82 reviews
Estrace Vaginal Cream (Pro)
Generic name: estradiol
6.6
82 reviews
Estring
Generic name: estradiol
5.8
72 reviews
Imvexxy
Generic name: estradiol
5.1
68 reviews
Climara (Pro)
Generic name: estradiol
6.2
62 reviews
Dotti (Pro)
Generic name: estradiol
2.2
38 reviews
Vivelle-Dot (Pro)
Generic name: estradiol
7.0
37 reviews
Femring (Pro)
Generic name: estradiol
8.9
37 reviews
Estraderm
Generic name: estradiol
2.7
35 reviews
Premarin Vaginal (Pro)
Generic name: conjugated estrogens
7.3
21 reviews
Divigel
Generic name: estradiol
7.4
21 reviews
Evamist (Pro)
Generic name: estradiol
8.0
17 reviews
Minivelle (Pro)
Generic name: estradiol
6.5
12 reviews
Estrace (Pro)
Generic name: estradiol
7.4
12 reviews
Ogen
Generic name: estropipate
10
4 reviews
Elestrin (Pro)
Generic name: estradiol
8.8
4 reviews
Menest (Pro)
Generic name: esterified estrogens
8.0
1 review
Depo-Estradiol (Pro)
Generic name: estradiol
10
1 review
Delestrogen (Pro)
Generic name: estradiol
10
1 review
Alora (Pro)
Generic name: estradiol
7.0
1 review
Premarin Intravenous
Generic name: conjugated estrogens
No reviews
Menostar (Pro)
Generic name: estradiol
No reviews
Estrogel (Pro)
Generic name: estradiol
No reviews
Estra Pellets
Generic name: estradiol
No reviews
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