Epimestrol Explained

Epimestrol (brand names Alene, Stimovul; former developmental code name ORG-817), also known as 3-methoxy-17-epiestriol, is a synthetic, steroidal estrogen and an estrogen ether and prodrug of 17-epiestriol.[1] [2] [3] It has been used as a component of ovulation induction in combination with gonadotropin-releasing hormone.[4]

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Notes and References

  1. Book: G.W.A. Milne. Ashgate Handbook of Endocrine Agents and Steroids. 1 November 2017. Taylor & Francis. 978-1-351-74347-1. 25–.
  2. NLM MESH entry for Epimestrol
  3. Book: Index Nominum 2000: International Drug Directory. January 2000. Taylor & Francis. 978-3-88763-075-1. 391–.
  4. Maia H, Barbosa I, Maia H, Nascimento AJ, Bonfim de Souza M . Induction of ovulation with epimestrol and luteinizing hormone-releasing hormone (LH-RH) . Int J Gynaecol Obstet . 17 . 5 . 431–3 . 1980 . 6103833 . 10.1002/j.1879-3479.1980.tb00179.x. 22761848 .

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