Estrogen - Dictionary Definition and Overview

Estrogen :  (noun)

1: a general term for female steroid sex hormones that are secreted by the ovary and responsible for typical female sexual characteristics [syn: oestrogen]

Based on WordNet 2.0

Estrogen :  Estrogen: Estrogen is a female hormone produced by the ovaries. Estrogen deficiency can lead to osteoporosis .

Estrogen therapy preparations include:



The brand names of estrogen therapy preparations include:

  • CLIMARA (estradiol)
  • ESTRACE (estradiol)
  • ESTRADERM (estradiol)
  • ESTRATAB (esterified estrogens)
  • ESTRATEST (esterified estrogens and methyltestosterone)
  • MENEST (esterified estrogens)
  • OGEN ( estropipate )
  • PREMARIN (estrogens conjugated)
  • PREMPHASE (estrogens conjugated and medroxyprogesterone)
  • PREMPRO (estrogens conjugated and medroxyprogesterone)


Based on WordNet (r) 2.0 (August 2003)

Example Usage of Estrogen

dannydollarsign: Lookt at that jacksons/wayans pic. Smdh. whole lotta Estrogen.
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sinnysin: @CO0L_Ellie i sound like a nigga who took 5 shots of Estrogen before tweetin -__-
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