Estrogen ester
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estrogen-ester-316-2506136
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Estrogen ester
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An estrogen ester is an ester of an estrogen, most typically of estradiol but also of other estrogens such as estrone, estriol, and even nonsteroidal estrogens like diethylstilbestrol. Esterification renders estradiol into a prodrug of estradiol with increased resistance to first-pass metabolism, slightly improving its oral bioavailability. In addition, estrogen esters have increased lipophilicity, which results in a longer duration when given by intramuscular or subcutaneous injection due to th
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Ester of an estrogen
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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Estrogen_ester
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2023-12-08T23:33:04Z
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