estradiol

(redirected from Estring)
Also found in: Thesaurus, Medical, Encyclopedia.

Related to Estring: Vagifem, Femring

es·tra·di·ol

(ĕs′trə-dī′ôl′, -ōl′, -ŏl′)

An estrogenic hormone, C₁₈H₂₄O₂, that is produced by the ovaries and is the dominant naturally occurring estrogen in women between puberty and menopause. It is used to treat menopausal symptoms and other conditions.

[estra-, estrogenic hormone (from estrus) + di- + -ol.]

American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fifth Edition. Copyright © 2016 by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. Published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. All rights reserved.

estradiol

(ˌɛstrəˈdaɪɒl; ˌiːstrə-)

(Biochemistry) the US spelling of oestradiol

Collins English Dictionary – Complete and Unabridged, 12th Edition 2014 © HarperCollins Publishers 1991, 1994, 1998, 2000, 2003, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2011, 2014

es•tra•di•ol

(ˌɛs trəˈdaɪ ɔl, -ɒl)

n.

an estrogenic hormone, C₁₈H₂₄O₂, produced by the maturing Graafian follicle, that causes proliferation and thickening of the tissues and blood vessels of the endometrium, used medically in the treatment of estrogen deficiency and certain menopausal conditions.

[1930–35; estra(ne) a component of estrone]

ThesaurusAntonymsRelated WordsSynonymsLegend:

Switch to new thesaurus

Noun

estradiol - the most powerful female hormone that occurs naturally; synthesized and used to treat estrogen deficiency and breast cancer

oestradiol

Loestrin - trade name for an oral contraceptive containing estradiol and norethindrone

Lo/Ovral - trade name for an oral contraceptive containing estradiol and norgestrel

Modicon - trade name for an oral contraceptive containing estradiol and norethindrone

Norlestrin - trade name for an oral contraceptive containing estradiol and norethindrone

Ovocon - trade name for an oral contraceptive containing estradiol and norethindrone

Ovral - trade name for an oral contraceptive containing estradiol and norgestrel

estrogen, oestrogen - a general term for female steroid sex hormones that are secreted by the ovary and responsible for typical female sexual characteristics

Translations

es·tra·di·ol

n. estradiol, esteroide producido por los ovarios.

English-Spanish Medical Dictionary © Farlex 2012

estradiol

n estradiol m

References in periodicals archive ?

* Estradiol vaginal ring (Estring): This is a flexible ring that is inserted into the vagina once every three months and continuously releases small doses of estrogen.

Several Options Can Relieve Vaginal Dryness and Revive Your Sex Life: Moisturizers, lubricants, and vaginal estrogen can help alleviate this common postmenopausal complaint

The settlement resolves allegations that Pfizer deceptively marketed its copayment coupon program for its Estring, Quillivant XR and Quillichew ER, and Flector Patch products when it distributed these copayment coupons to consumers throughout the state without clearly and conspicuously disclosing the material terms and conditions.

Pfizer fined $700K by NY Attorney General for deceptive advertising

For women with a history of uterine or ovarian cancer, the published research would support the use of vaginal estrogen tablets/suppositories and a local dosing of a vaginal estrogen ring (eg., ESTRING), as safe.

Women's Health Update: These Are a Few of My Favorite Things--Research Highlights from Recent Times

A randomized, open, parallel-group study on the preventive effect of an estradiol-releasing vaginal ring (Estring) on recurrent urinary tract infections in postmenopausal women.

Challenges of Treating Urinary Tract Infections in Post-Menopausal Women

* Continue oral estradiol and add low-dose vaginal estrogen (cream, tablets, or Estring 2 mg).

Is menopausal hormone therapy safe when your patient carries a BRCA mutation?

That is until she discovered the Estring (one for Google, girls!).

That's what I would call a pregnant 'pause

Estring is a vaginal ring that releases very low levels of estradiol and is used only for local vaginal therapy.