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Endocrine System
All of the human body’s hormone-secreting glands, including the
hypothalamus, pituitary gland, thyroid, adrenal glands and
gonads (ovaries and testes), their receptors and intracellular
pathways.
Endocrinologist
A physician who specializes in the study of hormones, their
receptors and the intracellular signaling pathways they invoke
and the diseases and conditions associated with them.
Endometrial Biopsy
A test to detect precancerous cells by removing a tissue sample
from the uterine lining (endometrial tissue) for laboratory
analysis.
Endometrial Hyperplaysia
An overgrowth of the uterine lining (endometrial tissue).
Endometrium
The tissue that lines the uterus (womb). Cyclic hormonal changes
influence the growth and subsequent shedding of endometrial
tissue. Endometriosis is the growth of this tissue outside its
normal confines.
Estradiol (Estrace, Climara, Estraderm, Menostar)
One of the main forms of estrogen, a sex hormone produced by the
body, which influences reproduction and development of female
secondary sex characteristics. Estradiol is also a medication
prescribed for treatment of symptoms associated with menopause
(hot flashes, vaginal dryness; dysfunctional (excessive and
painful) uterine bleeding and contraception. The vaginal cream
is prescribed for vaginal or vulvar atrophy associated with
menopause. Its role in protecting against osteoporosis, heart
disease and stroke is under question.
Estrogen
Female sex hormones (estrone, estradiol, estriol) that are
formed in the ovary, the adrenal cortex, the testis and the
foetoplacental unit with functions for both males and females.
The estrogens play a role in reproduction and development of
female secondary sex characteristics
Estrone (E1)
A substance produced by the metabolism (metabolite) of estradiol
(E2), a hormone synthesized primarily in the ovary.
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