|
| | |
Estrogen replacement therapy (ERT)
Estrogen replacement therapy (ERT) Use of the female hormone estrogen to replace that which the body no longer produces naturally after medical or surgical menopause.
RELATED TERMS--------------------------------------
Female
The traditional definition of female was "an individual of the sex that bears young" or "that produces ova or eggs". However, things are not so simple today. Female can be defined by physical appearance, by chromosome constitution (see Female chromosome complement), or by gender identification. Female chromosome complement: The large majority of females have a 46, XX chromosome complement (46 chromosomes including two X chromosomes). A minority of females have other chromosome constitutions such as 45,X (45 chromosomes including only one X chromosome) and 47,XXX (47 chromosomes including three X chromosomes).
Hormone
A chemical substance formed in the body that is carried in the bloodstream to affect another part of the body; an example is thyroid hormone, produced by the thyroid gland in the neck, which affects growth, temperature regulation, metabolic rate, and other body functions.
Estrogen
A hormone produced in the ovaries that works with progesterone to, among other things, regulate the reproductive cycle.
Medical
Pertaining to Medicine.
Menopause
Is a stage of the human female reproductive cycle that occurs as the ovaries stop producing estrogen, causing the reproductive system to gradually shut down. As the body adapts to the changing levels of natural hormones, vasomotor symptoms such as hot flashes and palpitations, psychological symptoms such as increased depression, anxiety, irritability, mood swings and lack of concentration, and atrophic symptoms such as vaginal drynes.
SIMILAR TERMS--------------------------------------
Estrace
Estrace is a prescription or over-the-counter drug which is (or once was) approved in the United States and possibly in other countries. Active ingredient(s): estradiol.
Estracomb
A medicine used in the treatment of vasomotor symptoms associated with menopause, based in oestradiol and norethisterone. Produced by Novartis.
Estraderm
A medicine used in the treatment of vasomotor symptoms associated with menopause.
Estradiol
The most biologically potent of the naturally occurring estrogens. It is produced chiefly by the ovary and in small amount by the testis. Commercially, it is prepared in various compounds, such as estradiol benzoate and ethinyl estradiol.
Estradiol and norgestimate
Estradiol and norgestimate is a prescription or over-the-counter drug which is (or once was) approved in the United States and possibly in other countries. Active ingredient(s): estradiol; norgestimate.
Estradiol cypionate
Estradiol cypionate is a prescription or over-the-counter drug which is (or once was) approved in the United States and possibly in other countries. Active ingredient(s): estradiol cypionate.
Estradiol valerate
Estradiol valerate is a prescription or over-the-counter drug which is (or once was) approved in the United States and possibly in other countries. Active ingredient(s): estradiol valerate.
Estradot
A medicine used in the treatment of vasomotor symptoms associated with menopause.
Estradurin
Estradurin is a prescription or over-the-counter drug which is (or once was) approved in the United States and possibly in other countries. Active ingredient(s): polyestradiol phosphate.
Estragest
Medication used in the treatment of vasomotor symptoms associated with menopause. Based in oestradiol, norethisterone acetate. Produced by Novartis.
Estraguard
Estraguard is a prescription or over-the-counter drug which is (or once was) approved in the United States and possibly in other countries. Active ingredient(s): dienestrol.
Estrapak
Medication used in the treatment of vasomotor symptoms associated with menopause.
Estrasorb
Estrasorb is a prescription or over-the-counter drug which is (or once was) approved in the United States and possibly in other countries. Active ingredient(s): estradiol hemihydrate.
Estratab
Estratab is a prescription or over-the-counter drug which is (or once was) approved in the United States and possibly in other countries. Active ingredient(s): estrogens, esterified.
Estring
Estring is a prescription or over-the-counter drug which is (or once was) approved in the United States and possibly in other countries. Active ingredient(s): estradiol.
Estrogel
Estrogel is a prescription or over-the-counter drug which is (or once was) approved in the United States and possibly in other countries. Active ingredient(s): estradiol.
Estrogen
A hormone produced in the ovaries that works with progesterone to, among other things, regulate the reproductive cycle.
Estrogen-associated blood clots
Blood clots are occasional but serious side effects of estrogen therapy. They are dose-related, that is, they occur more frequently with higher doses of estrogen.
Estrogen-associated hypercoagulability
Hypercoagulability (a supranormal tendency for blood to clot) occurs as an occasional but serious side effect of estrogen therapy.
Estrogen/progestin therapy
Abbreviated EPT. A combination of the hormones estrogen and progestin. Taken by women, the estrogen in the EPT relieves such symptoms of menopause as hot flashes, night sweats, sleeplessness, and vaginal dryness. When taken alone, however, estrogen also increases the risk for cancer of the uterine lining, or endometrium. Combining estrogen with progestin virtually eliminates the risk of endometrial cancer. EPT is a form of hormone replacement therapy (HRT).
Estrogenic substance
Estrogenic substance is a prescription or over-the-counter drug which is (or once was) approved in the United States and possibly in other countries. Active ingredient(s): estrone.
Estrogens
A group of three steroid hormones that convey female characteristics and control fertilization. The production of estrogen is stimulated by follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH), which uses cyclic AMP as its second messenger.
Estrone
Estrone is a prescription or over-the-counter drug which is (or once was) approved in the United States and possibly in other countries. Active ingredient(s): estrone.
Estropipate
Estropipate is a prescription or over-the-counter drug which is (or once was) approved in the United States and possibly in other countries. Active ingredient(s): estropipate.
Estrostep 21
Estrostep 21 is a prescription or over-the-counter drug which is (or once was) approved in the United States and possibly in other countries. Active ingredient(s): ethinyl estradiol; norethindrone acetate.
Estrostep fe
Estrostep fe is a prescription or over-the-counter drug which is (or once was) approved in the United States and possibly in other countries. Active ingredient(s): ethinyl estradiol; norethindrone acetate.
Estrovis
Estrovis is a prescription or over-the-counter drug which is (or once was) approved in the United States and possibly in other countries. Active ingredient(s): quinestrol.
Estrus
Phenomenon of being sexually receptive, or in heat, as manifested at the ovulatory phase of the sexual cycle of the female, especially in subprimate species. The phenomenon of being sexually receptive, or in heat, as found in the sexual cycle of some species. A condition or syndrome of persistent estrus can be produced in some animals (for example, the rat) by hormonal injection of the newborn, notably with androgen.
PREVIOUS AND NEXT TERMS--------------------------------------
Esophageal ulcer
A sore in the esophagus. Caused by long-term inflammation or damage from the residue of pills. The ulcer may cause chest pain.
Esophageal varices
Stretched veins in the esophagus that occur when the liver is not working properly. If the veins burst, the bleeding can cause death.
Esophagitis
An irritation of the esophagus, usually caused by acid that flows up from the stomach.
Esophagogastroduodenoscopy (EGD)
Exam of the upper digestive tract using an endoscope. See endoscopy.
Esophagus
The organ that connects the mouth to the stomach. Also called gullet.
Estrogen replacement therapy (ERT)
Excrete
To get rid of waste from the body.
Expectant management or therapy
"Watchful waiting" or close monitoring of prostate cancer by a physician instead of immediate treatment.
External urethral sphincter muscle
A voluntary and involuntary ring-like band of muscle fibers that you voluntarily contract when you want to stop urinating.
Extrinsic asthma
Asthma that is triggered by an allergic reaction, usually to something that is inhaled.
Extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy (ESWL)
A method of breaking up bile stones and gallstones. Uses a specialized tool and shock waves.
We thank you for using the Health Dictionary to search for Estrogen replacement therapy (ERT). If you have a better definition for Estrogen replacement therapy (ERT) than the one presented here, please let us know by making use of the suggest a term option. This definition of Estrogen replacement therapy (ERT) may be disputed by other professionals. Our attempt is to provide easy definitions on Estrogen replacement therapy (ERT) and any other medical topic for the public at large.This dictionary contains 25007 terms. |
|
|
