Estradiol

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rINN: Estradiol

Other Names

oestradiol, 13-methyl -6, 7, 8, 9, 11, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17 -decahydrocyclopenta(a)phenanthrene - 3, 17 -diol

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UK Guidance

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Medpedia on Estradiol (Less technical, good quality control)

Wikipedia on Estradiol (Less technical, ? quality control)

The principle female sex hormone. Used as a component in many preparations used for contraception and hormone replacement therapy. Produced by aromatization of testosterone in granulosa cells of the ovary but also by metabolism of testosterone produced in the testis or adrenal.