Letrozole

Products Letrozole is commercially available in the form of film-coated tablets (Femara, generic). It has been approved in many countries since 1997. Structure and properties Letrozole (C17H11N5, Mr = 285.3 g/mol) is a nonsteroidal aromatase inhibitor. It exists as a white to yellowish crystalline powder that is nearly odorless and virtually insoluble in water. Letrozole … Letrozole

Bioidentical Hormones

Definition Bioidentical hormones are pharmaceutical agents which are structurally and functionally identical to the natural hormones produced by the human body itself. In the narrow sense, this refers primarily to female and male sex hormones, namely dehydroepiandrosterone, estradiol, estriol, estrone, progesterone, and testosterone. In a broader sense, it also includes other hormones such as levothyroxine … Bioidentical Hormones

Dehydroepiandrosterone (DHEA)

Products Vaginal suppositories containing dehydroepiandrosterone were registered in many countries in 2020 (Intrarosa). The active ingredient is referred to as prasterone in medications. Furthermore, an intramuscular injection solution containing the prodrug prasterone antate has been registered in many countries (Gynodian Depot). In the United States, dietary supplements (“dietary supplements”) containing dehydroepiandrosterone (DHEA) have been allowed … Dehydroepiandrosterone (DHEA)

Estriol: Function & Diseases

Estriol, also called estriol, is a female sex hormone that belongs to the estrogen group. What is estriol? Estriol is a hormone. It is one of the natural estrogens. However, compared to the other estrogens (estradiol and estrone), estriol shows only relatively weak estrogenic activity. The estrogenic effect is only about 1/10 as great as … Estriol: Function & Diseases

Estrone: Function & Diseases

Estrone belongs to the group of estrogens and thus to the female sex hormones. It is produced in the ovaries, adrenal gland, and subcutaneous fat. What is estrone? Estrone is the main estrogen of post-menopausal women. In addition to estrone, estradiol and estriol are also estrogens. Other spellings for these hormones are estrone, estradiol, and … Estrone: Function & Diseases