estrogen substitution

Vaginal Suppositories

Products Vaginal suppositories are commercially available as drugs and medical devices. Listed below are some active ingredients which are administered vaginally: Estrogens: estriol Progestins: progesterone Antifungals: Econazole, ciclopirox Antiparasitics: Metronidazole, Clindamycin Antiseptics: Povidone–iodine, formerly boric acid. Probiotics: Lactobacilli The egg-shaped vaginal suppositories are also called ovules (singular ovulum). Structure and properties Vaginal suppositories are dosage … Vaginal Suppositories

Hypogonadism (Hypogonadism of the Gonads)

Definition Hypogonadism refers to an underfunction of the gonads (testes, ovaries) with impaired formation or regression of sexual characteristics Symptoms Children: Failure to develop puberty Adolescents: Stagnation of pubertal development Gynecomastia (enlargement of the male mammary gland) and cryptorchidism (undescended testis) in male adolescents Primary amenorrhea (absence of menstrual periods) in girls. Low development of … Hypogonadism (Hypogonadism of the Gonads)