esterified estrogens

estrogen /es·tro·gen/ (es´tro-jen) a generic term for estrus-producing compounds; the female sex hormones, including estradiol, estriol, and estrone. In humans, the estrogens are formed in the ovary, adrenal cortex, testis, and fetoplacental unit, and are responsible for female secondary sex characteristic development, and, during the menstrual cycle, act on the female genitalia to produce an environment suitable for fertilization, implantation, and nutrition of the early embryo. Uses for estrogens include oral contraceptives, hormone replacement therapy, advanced prostate or postmenopausal breast carcinoma treatment, and osteoporosis prophylaxis.

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conjugated estrogens  a mixture of the sodium salts of the sulfate esters of estrone and equilin, having the actions and uses of estrogens.

esterified estrogens  a mixture of the sodium salts of esters of estrogenic substances, principally estrone; the uses are those of estrogens.

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esterified estrogens,

n.pl brand names: Estabs, Estratab, Menest;
drug class: synthetic estrogen;
action: required for development, maintenance, and adequate function of female reproductive system by increasing synthesis of deoxyribonucleic acid, ribonucleic acid, and selected proteins; decreases release of gonadotropine-releasing hormone; inhibits ovulation and helps maintain bone structure;
uses: menopause, breast cancer, prostatic cancer, hypogonadism, ovariectomy, primary ovarian failure.