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2. List of estrogens available in the United States - Wikipedia

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   3.1 Oral pills. 4 See also. 5 Notes. 6 References. ... Estrogens are used as hormonal contraceptives, ... For Women: Menopause—Medicines to Help You – U.S. Food ...

3. Estradiol (medication) - Wikipedia

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   [126] [127] [124] Women who are not on a birth control pill or hormone therapy have a risk of VTE of about 1 to 5 out of 10,000 women per year. [ 126 ] [ 127 ] [ 116 ] [ 124 ] In women taking a birth control pill containing ethinylestradiol and a progestin, the risk of VTE is in the range of 3 to 10 out of 10,000 women per year.

4. Estradiol valerate - Wikipedia

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   Estradiol-containing birth control pills, which contain 1 to 3 mg/day estradiol or estradiol valerate, have been found to increase sex hormone-binding globulin (SHBG) levels by 1.5-fold. [ 101 ] [ 102 ] Oral estradiol valerate at 6 mg/day has been found to increase SHBG levels by 2.5- to 3-fold in transgender women .

5. Estrogen (medication) - Wikipedia

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   An estrogen (E) is a type of medication which is used most commonly in hormonal birth control and menopausal hormone therapy, and as part of feminizing hormone therapy for transgender women. [1] They can also be used in the treatment of hormone-sensitive cancers like breast cancer and prostate cancer and for various other indications.

6. Extended cycle combined hormonal contraceptive - Wikipedia

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   When a woman takes COCP, the hormones in the pills prevent both ovulation and shedding of the endometrium (menstruation). Traditionally, COCPs are packaged with 21 active (hormone-containing) pills and 7 placebo pills. During the week of placebo pills, withdrawal bleeding occurs and simulates an average 28-day menstrual cycle.

7. Hormone replacement therapy - Wikipedia

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   Hormone replacement therapy (HRT), also known as menopausal hormone therapy or postmenopausal hormone therapy, is a form of hormone therapy used to treat symptoms associated with female menopause. [ 1 ] [ 2 ] Effects of menopause can include symptoms such as hot flashes , accelerated skin aging, vaginal dryness , decreased muscle mass , and ...