Estrogen

Also known as: Estrogen fractions (over 30 different forms of estrogen have been described; the most common forms tested are estrone [E1], estradiol [estradiol-17 beta, E2], and estriol [E3])

Formal name: Estrogen

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ACOG. (October 2001, Number 31). ACOG Practice Bulletin, Clinical Management Guidelines for Obstetrician-Gynecologists, Assessment of Risk Factors for Preterm Birth [26 paragraphs]. American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists [Guideline from Obstet Gynecol 2001:98:709-716]. Available FTP: http://www.acog.org

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MEDLINEplus (3 October 2001). Medical Encyclopedia: Estrogen Overdose. U.S. National Library of Medicine, Bethesda, MD. MEDLINEplus. Available FTP: http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/002584.htm

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MEDLINEplus (9 August 2001). Medical Encyclopedia: Estradiol - Test. U.S. National Library of Medicine, Bethesda, MD. MEDLINEplus. Available FTP: http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/003711.htm

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Thomas, Clayton L., Editor (1997). Tabers Cyclopedic Medical Dictionary. F.A. Davis Company, Philadelphia, PA [18th Edition].

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Pagana, Kathleen D. & Pagana, Timothy J. (1999). Mosbys Diagnostic and Laboratory Test Reference 4th Edition: Mosby, Inc., Saint Louis, MO.

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Well-Connected Report: Menopause, Estrogen Loss and Their Treatments (March 2001). What Are Other Disorders Affected by Estrogen? [16 paragraphs]. WebMDHealth, [On-line serial]. Available FTP: http://my.webmd.com/content/article/1680.52622

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ACOG (3 October 2001). Hormonal Contraception Studies Examine Easier Methods, Menstrual Regulation [5 paragraphs]. American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists [Press release]. Available FTP: http://www.acog.org/from_home/publications/press_releases/nr10-31-01-3.htm

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ACOG (31 March 2001). ERT and Endometrial Cancer Survivors [1 paragraph]. American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists [Press release]. Available FTP: http://www.acog.org/from_home/publications/press_releases/nr03-31-01-3.htm

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AMWA (2000). Hormone Replacement Therapy and Breast Cancer Risk, Q & A [15 paragraphs]. American Medical Women's Association. [On-line serial]. Available FTP: http://www.amwa-doc.org/healthtopics/hrt_breastcancer_qa.htm

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Womens Health Information Center (June 2001). Efficacy of Estradiol for the Treatment of Depressive Disorders in Perimenopausal Women [4 paragraphs]. The Journal of the American Medical Association. [Abstract from Arch Gen Psychiatry. 2001;58:529-534]. Available online

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Moving Beyond Cancer (4 October 2001). Managing Menopausal Symptoms Hormonal transitions [5 paragraphs]. Breastcancer.org. [On-line medical information]. Available FTP: http://www.breastcancer.org/bey_cope_meno_horTran.html

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Drugs & Herbs (24 March 2000, Medically reviewed October 2001) Estradiol Tropical Patches [38 paragraphs]. LycosHealth with WebMD. [On-line Medical Information]. Available FTP: http://webmd.lycos.com/drug_article/article/4046.1242

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Association of Women for the Advancement of Research and Education Typical Hormone Products. Available FTP: http://www.project-aware.org/Managing/Hrt/HRTtoday.html

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ARUPs Guide To Clinical Laboratory Testing. Estriol, Serum and Urine. Available FTP: http://www.aruplab.com/guides/clt/tests/clt_a201.htm

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ARUPs Guide To Clinical Laboratory Testing. Maternal Serum Screening. Available FTP: http://www.aruplab.com/guides/clt/tests/clt_al60.htm#1208428