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estrogens, conjugated synthetic B

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More on Estradiol Congeners Definition: Steroidal compounds related to ESTRADIOL, the major mammalian female sex hormone. Estradiol congeners include important estradiol precursors in the biosynthetic pathways, metabolites, derivatives, and synthetic steroids with estrogenic activities.  GEN or unspecified; prefer specifics; do not confuse with ESTROGENS, CONJUGATED (USP)    Other names Analogues, Estrogen; Analogs, Estrogen; Synthetic Estrogens; Estrogens, Synthetic; Estrogen Analogues; Estrogen Analogs
SubstanceCAS Registry & nameCategoriesSourceDrugs*
estrogens, conjugated synthetic B [ Enjuvia,Duramed brand of synthetic conjugated estrogens, B,synthetic conjugated estrogens, B ]
  A preparation containing ten synthetic estrogen components, prescribed in estrogen replacement therapy for vasomotor symptoms, such as hot flashes and sweating.
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Pharma Action Estrogens
Obstet Gynecol. 2004 Feb;103(2):245-53. ENJUVIA

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