Quinestradol Explained

Quinestradol (brand names Colpovis, Colpovister, Pentovis), also known as quinestradiol or quinestriol, as well as estriol 3-cyclopentyl ether (E3CPE), is a synthetic estrogen and estrogen ether which is no longer marketed.^{[1] [2] [3] [4]} It is the 3-cyclopentyl ether of estriol. The medication has been studied in the treatment of stress incontinence in elderly women, with effectiveness observed.

See also

• List of estrogens
• List of estrogen esters § Ethers of steroidal estrogens

Notes and References

1. Book: Elks J . The Dictionary of Drugs: Chemical Data: Chemical Data, Structures and Bibliographies. 14 November 2014. Springer. 978-1-4757-2085-3. 899–.
2. Book: Index Nominum 2000: International Drug Directory. January 2000. Taylor & Francis. 978-3-88763-075-1. 905–.
3. Book: Crosignani PG, Paoletti R, Sarrel PM, Wenger NK . Women's Health in Menopause: Behaviour, Cancer, Cardiovascular Disease, Hormone Replacement Therapy. 6 December 2012. Springer Science & Business Media. 978-94-011-1024-2. 245–.
4. Book: Seifer DB . Menopause: Endocrinology and Management. 27 July 1999. Springer Science & Business Media. 978-1-59259-246-3. 161–.