estradiol
noun
es·tra·di·ol
ˌe-strə-ˈdī-ˌȯl 
-ˌōl
-ˌōl
: a natural estrogenic hormone that is a phenolic alcohol C18H24O2 secreted chiefly by the ovaries, that is the most potent of the naturally occurring estrogens, and that is administered in its natural or semisynthetic esterified form especially to treat menopausal symptoms
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Women who are susceptible to migraines tend to experience a faster rate of estradiol decline around the time of their period compared to women who don’t.
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Lori Youmshajekian, WIRED, 23 Sep. 2024
Within three months, most of the transgender men’s testosterone levels entered the typical range for cisgender men while their estradiol (the most potent form of estrogen that is made in the body) and progesterone levels decreased.
—Tanya Lewis, Scientific American, 4 Sep. 2024
It is characterized by high follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH) levels, low estradiol (estrogen) levels, and vasomotor symptoms.
—Joy Emeh, Health, 18 July 2024
These receptors are found in multiple areas of the brain and are particularly important for mediating the cognitive and behavioral effects of estradiol, the most potent form of estrogen.
—Sandra Rose Salathe, Flow Space, 25 June 2024
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Lori Youmshajekian, WIRED, 23 Sep. 2024
Within three months, most of the transgender men’s testosterone levels entered the typical range for cisgender men while their estradiol (the most potent form of estrogen that is made in the body) and progesterone levels decreased.
—Tanya Lewis, Scientific American, 4 Sep. 2024
It is characterized by high follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH) levels, low estradiol (estrogen) levels, and vasomotor symptoms.
—Joy Emeh, Health, 18 July 2024
These receptors are found in multiple areas of the brain and are particularly important for mediating the cognitive and behavioral effects of estradiol, the most potent form of estrogen.
—Sandra Rose Salathe, Flow Space, 25 June 2024
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estradiol
noun
es·tra·di·ol
ˌes-trə-ˈdī-ˌȯl
-ˌōl
-ˌōl
variants
or chiefly British oestradiol
: a natural estrogenic hormone that is a phenolic alcohol C18H24O2 secreted chiefly by the ovaries, is the most potent of the naturally occurring estrogens, and is administered in its natural or semisynthetic esterified form especially to treat menopausal symptoms
called also dihydrotheelin
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