Estradiol valerate

Short description: Chemical compound

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Estradiol valerate

Clinical data
Pronunciation| /ˌɛstrəˈdaɪoʊl ˈvæləreɪt/ (listen)
ES-trə-DY-ohl VAL-ə-rayt[1]
Trade names| Delestrogen, Progynon Depot, Progynova, many others
Other names| EV; E2V; Oestradiol valerate; Estradiol pentanoate; Estradiol valerianate
Routes of
administration| By mouth, sublingual, intramuscular injection,[2] subcutaneous injection
Drug class| Estrogen; Estrogen ester
ATC code|

* G03CA03 (WHO)

Legal status
Legal status|

* US: ℞-only
* In general: ℞ (Prescription only)

Pharmacokinetic data
Bioavailability| Oral: 3–5%[3][4]
IM injection: 100%[5][3]
Metabolism| Cleavage via esterases in the liver, blood, and tissues[3]
Metabolites| Estradiol, valeric acid, and metabolites of estradiol[3]
Elimination half-life| Oral: 12–20 hours (as E2)[3][6]
IM injection: 3.5 (1.2–7.2) days[7]
Duration of action| IM injection:
• 5 mg: 7–8 days[8]
• 10 mg: 10–14 days[9][10]
• 40 mg: 2–3 weeks[9]
• 100 mg: 3–4 weeks[9]
Excretion| Urine (80%)[3]
Identifiers

IUPAC name

* [(8R,9S,13S,14S,17S)-3-hydroxy-13-methyl-6,7,8,9,11,12,14,15,16,17-decahydrocyclopenta[a]phenanthren-17-yl] pentanoate

CAS Number|

* 979-32-8

PubChem CID|

* 13791

DrugBank|

* DB13956

ChemSpider|

* 13194

UNII|

* OKG364O896

KEGG|

* D01413

ChEBI|

* CHEBI:31561

ChEMBL|

* ChEMBL1511

Chemical and physical data
Formula| C23H32O3
Molar mass| 356.506 g·mol−1
3D model (JSmol)|

* Interactive image

Melting point| 144 to 145 °C (291 to 293 °F)

SMILES

* Oc1ccc2[C@H]3CC[C@]4(C)[C@]5(CC[C@H]4[C@@H]3CCc2c1).CCCCC(=O)O5

InChI

* InChI=1S/C23H32O3/c1-3-4-5-22(25)26-21-11-10-20-19-8-6-15-14-16(24)7-9-17(15)18(19)12-13-23(20,21)2/h7,9,14,18-21,24H,3-6,8,10-13H2,1-2H3/t18-,19-,20+,21+,23+/m1/s1

* Key:RSEPBGGWRJCQGY-RBRWEJTLSA-N

Estradiol valerate (EV), sold for use by mouth under the brand name Progynova and for use by injection under the brand names Delestrogen and Progynon Depot among others, is an estrogen medication. It is used in hormone therapy for menopausal symptoms and low estrogen levels, hormone therapy for transgender people, and in hormonal birth control.[4][3][11][12] It is also used in the treatment of prostate cancer.[11] The medication is taken by mouth or by injection into muscle or fat once every 1 to 4 weeks.[11][12]

Progynova (estradiol valerate) 1 mg oral tablets in the Chinese mainland Progynova (estradiol valerate) 2 mg oral tablets in Thailand

Side effects of estradiol valerate include breast tenderness, breast enlargement, nausea, headache, and fluid retention.[13][11][12] Estradiol valerate is an estrogen and hence is an agonist of the estrogen receptor, the biological target of estrogens like estradiol.[4][3][14] It is an estrogen ester and a prodrug of estradiol in the body.[14][4][3] Because of this, it is considered to be a natural and bioidentical form of estrogen.[14][15][3][16]

Estradiol valerate was first described in 1940 and was introduced for medical use in 1954.[17][18][19] Along with estradiol cypionate, it is one of the most widely used esters of estradiol.[20] Estradiol valerate is used in the United States, Canada, Europe, and throughout much of the rest of the world.[21][22] It is available as a generic medication.[23]

## Contents

* 1 Medical uses
* 1.1 Available forms
* 2 Contraindications
* 3 Side effects
* 4 Overdose
* 5 Interactions
* 6 Pharmacology
* 6.1 Pharmacodynamics
* 6.1.1 Effects on liver protein synthesis
* 6.2 Pharmacokinetics
* 6.2.1 Oral administration
* 6.2.2 Sublingual administration
* 6.2.3 Intramuscular injection
* 6.2.4 Subcutaneous injection
* 6.2.5 Intravenous injection
* 7 Chemistry
* 8 History
* 9 Society and culture
* 9.1 Generic names
* 9.2 Brand names
* 9.3 Availability
* 10 Research
* 11 See also
* 12 References
* 13 Further reading

## Medical uses

The medical uses of estradiol valerate are the same as those of estradiol and other estrogens. Examples of indications for the medication include hormone therapy and hormonal contraception. In regard to the latter, estradiol valerate is available in combination with a progestin as a combined estradiol-containing oral contraceptive (with dienogest)[24] and as a combined injectable contraceptive.[25][26] Along with estradiol cypionate, estradiol undecylate, and estradiol benzoate, estradiol valerate is used as a form of high-dose estrogen therapy in feminizing hormone therapy for transgender women.[27][28][29][30] It is also used as a form of high-dose estrogen therapy in the treatment of prostate cancer in men.[11] Low-dose oral estradiol valerate (2–6 mg/day) has been used in the treatment of breast cancer in women who were previously treated with and benefited from but acquired resistance to aromatase inhibitors as well.[31][32] Injectable estradiol valerate has been used to suppress sex drive in sex offenders.[33]

In the United States, the approved indications of estradiol valerate injections include the treatment of moderate to severe hot flashes and vaginal atrophy associated with menopause in women, the treatment of hypoestrogenism due to hypogonadism, castration, or primary ovarian failure in women, and the palliative treatment of advanced prostate cancer in men.[11] Elsewhere in the world, oral estradiol valerate is similarly approved for the treatment of symptoms associated with menopause or hypoestrogenism due to castration in women.[12] Such symptoms may include hot flashes, outbreaks of sweat, sleep disturbances, depressive moods, irritability, headaches, and dizziness.[12]

Estradiol valerate by intramuscular injection is usually used at a dosage of 10 to 20 mg every 4 weeks in the treatment of menopausal symptoms and hypoestrogenism due to hypogonadism, castration, or primary ovarian failure in women.[11] In the past, it was used at even higher doses of 10 to 40 every 1 to 4 weeks for estrogen replacement.[34] Estradiol valerate is usually used in the treatment of advanced prostate cancer in men at a dosage of 30 mg or more every 1 to 2 weeks by intramuscular injection.[11] In transgender women, estradiol valerate given by intramuscular or subcutaneous injection is usually used at a dosage of 4 to 20 mg once weekly.[35][28][29][27] Estradiol valerate has also been used at a dose of 10 to 40 mg by intramuscular injection to limit bleeding in women with hemorrhage due to dysfunctional uterine bleeding.[36]: 318 [37]: 60

v * d * e Estrogen dosages for menopausal hormone therapy  Route/form | Estrogen | Low | Standard | High

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Oral | Estradiol | 0.5–1 mg/day | 1–2 mg/day | 2–4 mg/day
Estradiol valerate | 0.5–1 mg/day | 1–2 mg/day | 2–4 mg/day
Estradiol acetate | 0.45–0.9 mg/day | 0.9–1.8 mg/day | 1.8–3.6 mg/day
Conjugated estrogens | 0.3–0.45 mg/day | 0.625 mg/day | 0.9–1.25 mg/day
Esterified estrogens | 0.3–0.45 mg/day | 0.625 mg/day | 0.9–1.25 mg/day
Estropipate | 0.75 mg/day | 1.5 mg/day | 3 mg/day
Estriol | 1–2 mg/day | 2–4 mg/day | 4–8 mg/day
Ethinylestradiola | 2.5 μg/day | 5–15 μg/day | –
Nasal spray | Estradiol | 150 μg/day | 300 μg/day | 600 μg/day
Transdermal patch | Estradiol | 25 μg/dayb | 50 μg/dayb | 100 μg/dayb
Transdermal gel | Estradiol | 0.5 mg/day | 1–1.5 mg/day | 2–3 mg/day
Vaginal | Estradiol | 25 μg/day | – | –
Estriol | 30 μg/day | 0.5 mg 2x/week | 0.5 mg/day
IM or SC injection | Estradiol valerate | – | – | 4 mg 1x/4 weeks
Estradiol cypionate | 1 mg 1x/3–4 weeks | 3 mg 1x/3–4 weeks | 5 mg 1x/3–4 weeks
Estradiol benzoate | 0.5 mg 1x/week | 1 mg 1x/week | 1.5 mg 1x/week
SC implant | Estradiol | 25 mg 1x/6 months | 50 mg 1x/6 months | 100 mg 1x/6 months
Footnotes: a = No longer used or recommended, due to health concerns. b = As a single patch applied once or twice per week (worn for 3–4 days or 7 days), depending on the formulation. Note: Dosages are not necessarily equivalent. Sources: See template.

### Available forms

Estradiol valerate is and has been available in the form of vials and ampoules of oil solution for intramuscular injection in concentrations of 4, 5, 10, 20, and 40 mg/mL and in the form of oral tablets at doses of 0.5, 1, 2, and 4 mg per tablet.[38][17][39][40] In the United States, it is specifically available in formulations of 10, 20, and 40 mg/mL in oil solution (as Delestrogen, as well as generics).[38] Aside from estradiol valerate, the only other injectable estrogen formulations that remain available in the United States are estradiol cypionate (5 mg/mL in oil solution) and conjugated estrogens (25 mg/vial in solution).[38] Some or all oral estradiol valerate tablets are micronized, similarly to oral estradiol tablets.[41]

In addition to single-drug formulations, oral estradiol valerate is available in combination with the progestin dienogest as a combined oral contraceptive and intramuscular estradiol valerate is marketed at a concentration of 5 mg/mL in combination with the progestin hydroxyprogesterone caproate and with the progestin norethisterone enantate as combined injectable contraceptives.[38][24][25][26][1] Intramuscular estradiol valerate is also marketed at a concentration of 4 mg/mL in combination with the weak androgen and neurosteroid prasterone enanthate (DHEA enanthate) and with the androgen testosterone enantate for use in menopausal hormone therapy, but the latter formulation has been discontinued.[42][38] The availability of estradiol valerate-containing products varies throughout the world.[1]

v * d * e Available forms of estradiol Route | Ingredient | Form | Dose | Major brand names

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Oral | Estradiol | Tablet | 0.1, 0.2, 0.5, 1, 2, or 4 mg per tablet | Estrace, Ovocyclin
Estradiol acetatea | Tablet | 0.45, 0.9, or 1.8 mg per tablet | Femtrace
Estradiol valerate | Tablet | 0.5, 1, 2, or 4 mg per tablet | Progynova
Sublingual | Estradiola | Tablet | 0.125, 0.25, or 1 mg per tablet | Diogynets, Estradiol Membrettes
Intranasal | Estradiola | Nasal spray | 150 µg per spray (60 sprays per bottle) | Aerodiol
Transdermal | Estradiol | Patch | 14, 25, 37.5, 50, 60, 75, or 100 µg E2 per day for 3–4 or 7 days | Climara, Estraderm, Vivelle
Gel dispenser | 0.06% (0.87 or 1.25 g gel or 0.52 or 0.75 mg E2 per activation) | Elestrin, EstroGel
Gel packet | 0.1% (0.25, 0.5, or 1 g gel or 2.5, 5, or 10 mg E2 per packet) | DiviGel, Sandrena
Emulsion | 0.14% (1.74 g emulsion or 4.35 mg E2 per pouch; 50 µg/day E2) | Estrasorb
Spray | 1.53 mg per spray | Evamist
Vaginal | Estradiol | Tablet | 10 or 25 µg per tablet | Vagifem
Cream | 0.01% (0.1 mg E2 per 1 g cream) | Estrace
Suppositorya | 4 or 40 μg per suppository | Ovocyclin
Insert | 4 or 10 µg per insert (daily for 2 weeks then twice weekly) | Imvexxy
Ring | 2 mg per ring (7.5 µg/day E2 for 3 months) | Estring
Estradiol acetate | Ring | 12.4 or 24.8 mg per ring (50 or 100 µg/day E2 for 3 months) | Femring
Estradiol benzoatea | Tablet | 0.125 mg | Malun 25
Injection (IM or SC) | Estradiol | Aqueous suspensiona | 0.22, 0.25, 0.44, 0.5, 1.0, 1.1, or 2.0 mg/mL | Aquadiol, Diogyn, Progynon
Microspheres | 1 mg/mL | Juvenum E
Estradiol benzoate | Oil solution | 0.167, 0.2, 0.333, 1, 1.67, 2, 5, 10, 20, or 25 mg/mL | Progynon-B
Aqueous suspensiona | 5 mg/mL | Agofollin Depot
Estradiol cypionate | Oil solution | 1, 3, or 5 mg/mL | Depo-Estradiol
Aqueous suspension | 5 mg/0.5 mL (available only with a progestin) | Cyclofem, Lunelle
Estradiol dipropionatea | Oil solution | 0.1, 0.2, 0.5, 1, 2.5, or 5 mg/mL | Di-Ovocylin, Progynon-DP
Estradiol enanthate | Oil solution | 5 or 10 mg/mL (available only with a progestin) | Perlutal, Topasel
Estradiol undecylatea | Oil solution | 100 mg/mL | Delestrec, Progynon Depot 100
Estradiol valerate | Oil solution | 5, 10, 20, or 40 mg/mL | Delestrogen, Progynon Depot
Polyestradiol phosphatea | Aqueous solution | 40 or 80 mg per vial/ampoule | Estradurin
Implant | Estradiola | Pellet | 20, 25, 50, or 100 mg per pellet (usually every 6 months) | Estradiol Implants, Meno-Implant
Abbreviations: E2 = Estradiol. Footnotes: a = Discontinued or mostly discontinued. Notes: (1): This table mostly does not include combination products, for instance estradiol formulated in combination with a progestogen or androgen. (2): This table does not include compounded estradiol products; only approved pharmaceutical preparations are included. (3): The availability of pharmaceutical estradiol products differs by country (see Estradiol (medication) § Availability). (4): Some of these formulations and doses have been marketed previously but may no longer be available. Sources: See template.

## Contraindications

Contraindications of estrogens include coagulation problems, cardiovascular diseases, liver disease, and certain hormone-sensitive cancers such as breast cancer and endometrial cancer, among others.[43][44][45][46]

## Side effects

The side effects of estradiol valerate are the same as those of estradiol. Examples of such side effects include breast tenderness and enlargement, nausea, bloating, edema, headache, and melasma.[13][47] High-dose estrogen therapy with estradiol valerate injections may also cause an increased risk of thromboembolism, changes in blood lipid profile, increased insulin resistance, and increased levels of prolactin.[47]

## Overdose

Estradiol valerate has been used at very high doses of 40 to 100 mg once per week in women and men, without overt signs of acute toxicity observed.[48][49][50][51][52][53][54][55][56][57][58] Symptoms of estrogen overdosage may include nausea, vomiting, bloating, increased weight, water retention, breast tenderness, vaginal discharge, heavy legs, and leg cramps.[43] These side effects can be diminished by reducing the estrogen dosage.[43]

## Interactions

Inhibitors and inducers of cytochrome P450 may influence the metabolism of estradiol and by extension circulating estradiol levels.[59]

## Pharmacology

Estradiol, the active form of estradiol valerate.

### Pharmacodynamics

Estradiol valerate is an estradiol ester, or a prodrug of estradiol.[14][4] As such, it is an estrogen, or an agonist of the estrogen receptors.[4][14] The affinity of estradiol valerate for the estrogen receptor is approximately 50 times lower than that of estradiol.[3] In addition, estradiol valerate is rapidly cleaved into estradiol and is unable to reach target tissues in concentrations of significance, if at all.[3] As such, estradiol valerate is essentially inactive in terms of estrogenic effect itself, acting solely as a prodrug to estradiol.[3] The molecular weight of estradiol valerate is about 131% of that of estradiol due to the presence of its C17β valerate ester, and hence estradiol valerate contains about 76% of the amount of estradiol of an equal dose of estradiol.[21][22] Aside from dose adjustment to account for the difference in molecular weight, oral estradiol valerate is considered to be equivalent to oral estradiol.[3] Because estradiol valerate is a prodrug of estradiol, it is considered to be a natural and bioidentical form of estrogen.[14][15][16]

Template:Affinities and estrogenic potencies of estrogen esters and ethers at the estrogen receptors

v * d * e Oral potencies of estrogens  Estrogen | Type | Class | ETD
(2–3 weeks) | EPD
(2–3 weeks) | MSD
(2–3 weeks) | MSD
(daily) | OID
(daily) | TSD
(daily)

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Estradiol (non-micronized) | Bioidentical | Steroidal | 30 mg | ≥120–300 mg | 120 mg | 6 mg | ? | ?
Estradiol (micronized) | Bioidentical | Steroidal | 6–12 mg | 60–80 mg | 14–42 mg | 1–2 mg | ? | >8 mg
Estradiol valerate | Bioidentical | Steroidal | 6–12 mg | 60–80 mg | 14–42 mg | 1–2 mg | ? | >8 mg
Estradiol benzoate | Bioidentical | Steroidal | ? | 60–140 mg | ? | ? | ? | ?
Estriol | Bioidentical | Steroidal | 20 mga | 120–150 mgb | 28–126 mg | 1–6 mg | ? | ?
Estriol succinate | Bioidentical | Steroidal | ? | 140–150 mgb | 28–126 mg | 2–6 mg | ? | ?
Estrone sulfate | Bioidentical | Steroidal | 12 mg | 60 mg | 42 mg | 2 mg | ? | ?
Conjugated estrogens | Natural | Steroidal | 5–12 mg | 60–80 mg | 8.4–25 mg | 0.625–1.25 mg | ? | 7.5 mg
Ethinylestradiol | Synthetic | Steroidal | 200 μg | 1–2 mg | 280 μg | 20–40 μg | 100 μg | 100 μg
Mestranol | Synthetic | Steroidal | 300 μg | 1.5–3.0 mg | 300–600 μg | 25–30 μg | ? | ?
Quinestrol | Synthetic | Steroidal | 300 μg | 2–4 mg | 500 μg | 25–50 μg | ? | ?
Methylestradiol | Synthetic | Steroidal | ? | 2 mg | ? | ? | ? | ?
Diethylstilbestrol | Synthetic | Nonsteroidal | 2.5 mg | 20–30 mg | 11 mg | 0.5–2.0 mg | ? | 3 mg
Diethylstilbestrol dipropionate | Synthetic | Nonsteroidal | ? | 15–30 mg | ? | ? | ? | ?
Dienestrol | Synthetic | Nonsteroidal | 5 mg | 30–40 mg | 42 mg | 0.5–4.0 mg | ? | ?
Dienestrol diacetate | Synthetic | Nonsteroidal | 3–5 mg | 30–60 mg | ? | ? | ? | ?
Hexestrol | Synthetic | Nonsteroidal | ? | 70–110 mg | ? | ? | ? | ?
Hexestrol diacetate | Synthetic | Nonsteroidal | ? | 45 mg | ? | ? | ? | ?
Chlorotrianisene | Synthetic | Nonsteroidal | ? | >100 mg | ? | ? | ? | ?
Methallenestril | Synthetic | Nonsteroidal | ? | 400 mg | ? | ? | ? | ?
Footnotes: a = Very variable, often higher. b = In divided doses, 3x/day; irregular and atypical proliferation. Sources: See template.
v * d * e Relative oral potencies of estrogens  Estrogen | Type | HF | VE | UCa | FSH | LH | HDL-C | SHBG | CBG | AGT | Liver

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Estradiol | Bioidentical | 1.0 | 1.0 | 1.0 | 1.0 | 1.0 | 1.0 | 1.0 | 1.0 | 1.0 | 1.0
Estrone | Bioidentical | ? | ? | ? | 0.3 | 0.3 | ? | ? | ? | ? | ?
Estriol | Bioidentical | 0.3 | 0.3 | 0.1 | 0.3 | 0.3 | 0.2 | ? | ? | ? | 0.67
Estrone sulfate | Bioidentical | ? | 0.9 | 0.9 | 0.8–0.9 | 0.9 | 0.5 | 0.9 | 0.5–0.7 | 1.4–1.5 | 0.56–1.7
Conjugated estrogens | Natural | 1.2 | 1.5 | 2.0 | 1.1–1.3 | 1.0 | 1.5 | 3.0–3.2 | 1.3–1.5 | 5.0 | 1.3–4.5
Equilin sulfate | Natural | ? | ? | 1.0 | ? | ? | 6.0 | 7.5 | 6.0 | 7.5 | ?
Ethinylestradiol | Synthetic | 120 | 150 | 400 | 60–150 | 100 | 400 | 500–600 | 500–600 | 350 | 2.9–5.0
Diethylstilbestrol | Synthetic | ? | ? | ? | 2.9–3.4 | ? | ? | 26–28 | 25–37 | 20 | 5.7–7.5
Notes: Values are ratios, with estradiol as standard (i.e., 1.0). Abbreviations: HF = Clinical relief of hot flashes. VE = Increased proliferation of vaginal epithelium. UCa = Decrease in UCa. FSH = Suppression of FSH levels. LH = Suppression of LH levels. HDL-C, SHBG, CBG, and AGT = Increase in the serum levels of these liver proteins. Liver = Ratio of liver estrogenic effects to general/systemic estrogenic effects (specifically hot flashes relief and gonadotropin suppression). Type: Bioidentical = Identical to those found in humans. Natural = Naturally occurring but not identical to those found in humans (e.g., estrogens of other species). Synthetic = Man-made, does not occur naturally in animals or in the environment. Sources: See template.
v * d * e Potencies and durations of natural estrogens by intramuscular injection Estrogen | Form | Major brand names | EPD | CIC-D | Duration

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Estradiol | Oil solution | – | 40–60 mg | – | 1–2 mg ≈ 1–2 days
Aqueous suspension | Aquadiol, Diogyn, Progynon, Mego-E | ? | 3.5 mg | 0.5–2 mg ≈ 2–7 days; 3.5 mg ≈ >5 days
Microspheres | Juvenum-E, Juvenum | ? | – | 1 mg ≈ 30 days
Estradiol benzoate | Oil solution | Progynon-B | 25–35 mg | – | 1.66 mg ≈ 2–3 days; 5 mg ≈ 3–6 days
Aqueous suspension | Agofollin-Depot, Ovocyclin M | 20 mg | – | 10 mg ≈ 16–21 days
Emulsion | Menformon-Emulsion, Di-Pro-Emulsion | ? | – | 10 mg ≈ 14–21 days
Estradiol dipropionate | Oil solution | Agofollin, Di-Ovocylin, Progynon DP | 25–30 mg | – | 5 mg ≈ 5–8 days
Estradiol valerate | Oil solution | Delestrogen, Progynon Depot, Mesigyna | 20–30 mg | 5 mg | 5 mg ≈ 7–8 days; 10 mg ≈ 10–14 days;
40 mg ≈ 14–21 days; 100 mg ≈ 21–28 days
Estradiol benzoate butyrate | Oil solution | Redimen, Soluna, Unijab | ? | 10 mg | 10 mg ≈ 21 days
Estradiol cypionate | Oil solution | Depo-Estradiol, Depofemin | 20–30 mg | – | 5 mg ≈ 11–14 days
Aqueous suspension | Cyclofem, Lunelle | ? | 5 mg | 5 mg ≈ 14–24 days
Estradiol enanthate | Oil solution | Perlutal, Topasel, Yectames | ? | 5–10 mg | 10 mg ≈ 20–30 days
Estradiol dienanthate | Oil solution | Climacteron, Lactimex, Lactostat | ? | – | 7.5 mg ≈ >40 days
Estradiol undecylate | Oil solution | Delestrec, Progynon Depot 100 | ? | – | 10–20 mg ≈ 40–60 days;
25–50 mg ≈ 60–120 days
Polyestradiol phosphate | Aqueous solution | Estradurin | 40–60 mg | – | 40 mg ≈ 30 days; 80 mg ≈ 60 days;
160 mg ≈ 120 days
Estrone | Oil solution | Estrone, Kestrin, Theelin | ? | – | 1–2 mg ≈ 2–3 days
Aqueous suspension | Estrone Aq. Susp., Kestrone, Theelin Aq. | ? | – | 0.1–2 mg ≈ 2–7 days
Estriol | Oil solution | – | ? | – | 1–2 mg ≈ 1–4 days
Polyestriol phosphate | Aqueous solution | Gynäsan, Klimadurin, Triodurin | ? | – | 50 mg ≈ 30 days; 80 mg ≈ 60 days
Notes: All aqueous suspensions are of microcrystalline particle size. Estradiol production during the menstrual cycle is 30–640 µg/day (6.4–8.6 mg total per month or cycle). The vaginal epithelium maturation dosage of estradiol benzoate or estradiol valerate has been reported as 5 to 7 mg/week. An effective ovulation-inhibiting dose of estradiol undecylate is 20–30 mg/month. Sources: See template.

#### Effects on liver protein synthesis

The influence of 2 mg/day oral estradiol valerate on coagulation factors is less than that of 10 μg/day oral ethinylestradiol.[60][24][61][62][63] Oral ethinylestradiol at 10 μg/day has been found to have about 1.5- to 2.5-fold the impact of 2 mg/day oral estradiol valerate on HDL cholesterol and triglycerides.[64][65][66] The influence of 20 or 50 μg/day oral ethinylestradiol on coagulation factors and HDL cholesterol is markedly greater than that of 2 mg/day oral estradiol valerate.[64][67]

Estradiol-containing birth control pills, which contain 1 to 3 mg/day estradiol or estradiol valerate, have been found to increase sex hormone-binding globulin (SHBG) levels by 1.5-fold.[68][69] Oral estradiol valerate at 6 mg/day has been found to increase SHBG levels by 2.5- to 3-fold in transgender women.[70][71] For comparison, combined birth control pills containing ethinylestradiol and a progestin with minimal androgenic or antiandrogenic activity have been found to increase SHBG levels by about 3- to 4-fold.[72]

### Pharmacokinetics

Regardless of the route of administration, estradiol valerate behaves as a prodrug of estradiol via cleavage by esterases into estradiol and the natural fatty acid valeric acid.[4][14][3][73] This cleavage occurs not only in the liver, but also in the blood and in tissues, and the hydrolysis of estradiol valerate into estradiol and valeric acid is complete regardless of whether the medication is administered orally or parenterally.[3] High levels of circulating estradiol are found after an intravenous injection of estradiol valerate, and this indicates very rapid cleavage of the medication upon entering circulation.[3]

#### Oral administration

Esterification of the C17β position of estradiol as in estradiol valerate reduces the metabolism of estradiol valerate by 17β-hydroxysteroid dehydrogenase (17β-HSD).[4] As approximately 80% of estradiol is metabolized into estrone (and estrone sulfate) by 17β-HSD during first-pass metabolism, this improves the metabolic stability and hence bioavailability of estradiol valerate.[14] However, estradiol valerate is hydrolyzed into estradiol and valeric acid in the intestines, and hence, is still subject to extensive first-pass metabolism.[4] As such, the oral bioavailability of estradiol valerate is only around 3 to 5%, and is similar to that of oral estradiol.[3][4][74] All oral tablets in the cases of both estradiol and estradiol valerate seem to be micronized.[41] Due to its nature as a rapidly converted prodrug of estradiol, the pharmacokinetics of oral estradiol valerate are similar to those of oral estradiol.[3][4] Moreover, the pharmacodynamics and potency (after differences in molecular weight are taken into account) of oral estradiol valerate are considered to be equivalent to those of oral estradiol.[3] This is also notably true for effects on hepatic protein synthesis (e.g., of SHBG), again after differences in molecular weight between the two compounds are considered.[3]

A dosage of 1 mg/day oral estradiol valerate has been found to produce approximate circulating concentrations of 50 pg/mL estradiol and 160 pg/mL estrone, while a dosage of 2 mg/day results in circulating levels of 60 pg/mL estradiol and 300 pg/mL estrone.[75] These concentrations of estradiol and estrone are comparable to those observed with 1 and 2 mg/day oral estradiol.[75] A review of selected studies reported a range of mean peak estradiol levels of 24 to 140 pg/mL occurring 1 to 12 hours after administration of 2 mg oral estradiol valerate.[3] A study found that, in accordance with their differences in molecular weights, oral estradiol produced higher levels of estradiol than oral estradiol valerate.[76] Likewise, other studies found that levels of estradiol and estrone are very similar after oral administration of roughly equimolar doses of estradiol (1.5 mg) and estradiol valerate (2 mg).[77][78][79] A study of high-dose oral estradiol valerate found levels of estradiol of about 250 pg/mL after a single 10-mg dose in three women.[74]

Hormone levels with oral estradiol valerate

* Baseline-adjusted estradiol levels after a single oral dose of 1.5 mg micronized estradiol or 2.0 mg estradiol valerate in postmenopausal women.[80][79] Source was Timmer & Geurts (1999).[79]

* Estradiol levels after a single oral dose of 2 mg micronized estradiol or 2 mg estradiol valerate and with continuous oral administration of 2 mg/day micronized estradiol or 2 mg/day estradiol valerate (at steady state) in postmenopausal women.[76] Source was Wiegratz et al. (2001).[76]

#### Sublingual administration

Hormone levels with 2-mg oral micronized estradiol valerate tablets (Progynova, Schering) taken continuously 3 or 4 times per day by the sublingual route in premenopausal women.[81][82]

Estradiol valerate has been studied by sublingual administration in premenopausal women for the purpose of cycle control and ovulation suppression in egg donation and surrogacy.[81][82] It has been investigated for this indication, along with vaginal and transdermal estradiol, because oral estradiol valerate is sometimes unable to achieve adequate estradiol levels and hence proper cycle control in this situation.[81][82] Sublingual administration of estradiol valerate bypasses the first pass that occurs with the oral route and results in higher levels of estradiol and improved cycle control.[81][82] Sublingual estradiol valerate is also used in hormone therapy for transgender women.[83]

The administration of 2 mg oral micronized estradiol valerate tablets (Progynova, Schering) sublingually 3 or 4 times per day has been found to result in circulating estradiol levels of about 290 pg/mL to 460 pg/mL in premenopausal women (time of measurements not given).[81][82] Steady-state levels of estradiol were achieved within about 2 or 3 days.[81][82] Levels of progesterone, luteinizing hormone, and follicle-stimulating hormone were all considerably suppressed, and ovulation, as well as the associated mid-cycle hormonal surges, were prevented.[81][82] Similarly to oral administration of estradiol, but in contrast to the vaginal and transdermal routes, the ratio of estradiol to estrone is decreased with sublingual administration of either estradiol valerate or estradiol.[81][82][84]

#### Intramuscular injection

In contrast to oral administration, the bioavailability of estradiol valerate is complete (i.e., 100%) via intramuscular injection.[5][3][4] Due to the far greater bioavailability of intramuscular estradiol valerate relative to oral, the former is substantially stronger (in terms of potency) than the latter.[3] As an example, a single 4 mg intramuscular injection is said to be approximately equivalent to 2 mg/day of the medication administered orally over the course of 3 weeks.[3] Estradiol valerate, when given intramuscularly in oil, has a relatively long duration due to the formation of an intramuscular depot from which the medication is slowly released and absorbed.[3][85] Upon intramuscular injection of estradiol valerate in an oil solution, the solvent (i.e., oil) is absorbed, and a primary microcrystalline depot is formed within the muscle at the site of injection.[4] In addition, a secondary depot may also be formed in adipose tissue.[4] The slow release of estradiol valerate is caused by the increased lipophilicity of the medication, which in turn is due to its long fatty acid valeric acid ester moiety.[3] The elimination half-life of estradiol valerate in oil by intramuscular injection (brand names Estradiol-Depot 10 mg, Progynon Depot-10) is about 3.5 days, with a range of 1.2 days to 7.2 days in different individuals.[7] Α couple of older studies from the 1980s with sample sizes of only 2 or 3 individuals reported an elimination half-life of 4 to 5 days.[3][86][87]

A single intramuscular injection of 4 mg estradiol valerate has been found to result in maximal circulating levels of estradiol of about 390 pg/mL within 3 days of administration, with levels declining to 100 pg/mL (baseline, in the study) by 12 to 13 days.[42] Studies in general have found that a single intramuscular injection of 4 mg estradiol valerate results in peak levels of estradiol of 240 to 540 pg/mL after 1 to 5 days following administration.[87] A study found that a single intramuscular injection of 5 mg estradiol valerate resulted in peak circulating levels of 667 pg/mL estradiol and 324 pg/mL estrone within approximately 2 and 3 days, respectively.[8] The duration of estradiol valerate at this dose and in this study was considered to be 7 to 8 days.[8] Other studies have found that larger doses of intramuscular estradiol valerate exceeding 20 mg have a duration of more than 15 days.[8] A third study, in contrast to the preceding study, found that a single 10 mg intramuscular injection of estradiol valerate resulted in maximal estradiol levels of 506 to 544 pg/mL and maximal estrone levels of 205 to 219 pg/mL in postmenopausal women.[7]

With intramuscular injections of estradiol valerate, it has been reported that a dose of 5 mg has a duration of 7 to 8 days, 10 mg a duration of 10 to 14 days, 40 mg a duration of 2 to 3 weeks (14 to 21 days), and 100 mg a duration of 3 to 4 weeks (21 to 28 days).[9][10][8]

A study of pseudopregnancy with intramuscular injections of 40 mg/week estradiol valerate and 250 mg/week hydroxyprogesterone caproate in women with estrogen deficiency observed estradiol levels of about 3,100 pg/mL at 3 months of therapy and 2,500 pg/mL at 6 months of therapy.[49]

v * d * e Pharmacokinetics of three estradiol esters by intramuscular injection  Estrogen | Dose | Peak levels | Time to peak | Duration

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Estradiol benzoate | 5 mg | E2: 940 pg/mL
E1: 343 pg/mL | E2: 1.8 days
E1: 2.4 days | 4–5 days
Estradiol valerate | 5 mg | E2: 667 pg/mL
E1: 324 pg/mL | E2: 2.2 days
E1: 2.7 days | 7–8 days
Estradiol cypionate | 5 mg | E2: 338 pg/mL
E1: 145 pg/mL | E2: 3.9 days
E1: 5.1 days | 11 days
Notes: All via i.m. injection of oil solution. Determinations via radioimmunoassay with chromatographic separation. Sources: See template.

Hormone levels with estradiol valerate by intramuscular injection

* Estrogen levels after a single intramuscular injection of 10 mg estradiol valerate in oil in 24 postmenopausal women.[7] Determinations were made for both Progynon Depot 10 and Estradiol Depot 10, for a total of 48 measurements per point.[7] Assays were performed using GC/MS-NCI/SIM.[7] Source was Schug et al. (2012).[7]

* Hormone levels after a single intramuscular injection of 5 mg estradiol valerate in oil in 17 postmenopausal women.[88] Assays were performed using EIA.[88] Estrone levels were likely overestimated, possibly due to cross reactivity of the assay with estrogen conjugates.[7] Source was Göretzlehner et al. (2002).[88]

* Hormone levels after a single intramuscular injection of estradiol valerate/norethisterone enanthate (5 mg/50 mg) (Mesigyna) in healthy young men.[89] Testosterone decreased from ~503 ng/dL to ~30 ng/dL (–94%).[89] Source was Valle Alvarez (2011).[89]

* Estradiol levels after single intramuscular injections of 5 mg of different estradiol esters in oil in about 10 premenopausal women each.[8] Assays were performed using RIA with CS.[8] Source was Oriowo et al. (1980).[8]

* Estradiol levels after a single intramuscular injection of 10 mg estradiol valerate or 100 mg estradiol undecylate in oil both in 4 individuals each.[90] Subject characteristics and assay method were not described.[90] Source was Vermeulen (1975).[90]

* Estradiol and DHEA levels after a single intramuscular injection of Gynodian Depot (4 mg estradiol valerate, 200 mg prasterone enanthate in oil) or Primogyn Depot (10 mg estradiol valerate in oil) in women.[91][86][92] Assays were performed using RIA.[86][92] Sources were Düsterberg & Wendt (1983) and Rauramo et al. (1980).[91][86][92]

* Estradiol levels after a short intravenous infusion of 20 mg estradiol in aqueous solution or an intramuscular injection of equimolar doses of estradiol esters in oil solution in postmenopausal women.[93][94] Assays were performed using RIA with CS.[93][94] Source was Geppert (1975).[93][94]

* Estradiol levels after an intramuscular injection of 10 mg estradiol valerate in oil, Climacteron (150 mg testosterone enanthate, 1 mg estradiol benzoate, 7.5 mg estradiol dienanthate in oil), and control group in 20, 11, and 11 ovariectomized women, respectively.[95] Assays were performed using RIA.[95] Source was Sherwin et al. (1987).[95]

* Simplified curves of estradiol levels after injection of different estradiol esters in women.[96] Source was Garza-Flores (1994).[96]

#### Subcutaneous injection

Estradiol esters like estradiol valerate and estradiol cypionate can be given by subcutaneous injection instead of intramuscular injection.[97][98]

#### Intravenous injection

The administration of estradiol valerate by intravenous injection has been studied.[3][87] It has been found to be very rapidly cleaved into estradiol.[3][87] The bioavailability and metabolism of estradiol valerate does not differ with intravenous versus intramuscular injection.[87] Conversely, intravenous injection of estradiol valerate has a very short duration, whereas intramuscular injection has a long duration and elimination half-life.[87]

## Chemistry

See also: Chemistry:Estrogen ester and List of estrogen esters § Estradiol esters

Estradiol plus the fatty acid valeric acid (valerate) equals estradiol valerate, a C17β ester of estradiol.[74]

Estradiol valerate is a synthetic estrane steroid and the C17β valerate (pentanoate) fatty acid ester of estradiol.[21][22] It is also known as estradiol 17β-valerate or as estra-1,3,5(10)-triene-3,17β-diol 17β-pentanoate.[21][22] Other common esters of estradiol in use include estradiol cypionate, estradiol enantate, and estradiol acetate, the former two of which are C17β esters of estradiol similarly to estradiol valerate and the latter of which is the C3 acetate ester of estradiol.[21][22]

The experimental log octanol/water partition coefficient (log P) of estradiol valerate is 5.6.[99]

v * d * e Structural properties of selected estradiol esters Estrogen | Structure | Ester(s) | Relative
mol. weight | Relative
E2 contentb | logPc

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Position(s) | Moiet(ies) | Type | Lengtha
Estradiol |  | – | – | – | – | 1.00 | 1.00 | 4.0
Estradiol acetate |  | C3 | Ethanoic acid | Straight-chain fatty acid | 2 | 1.15 | 0.87 | 4.2
Estradiol benzoate |  | C3 | Benzenecarboxylic acid | Aromatic fatty acid | – (~4–5) | 1.38 | 0.72 | 4.7
Estradiol dipropionate |  | C3, C17β | Propanoic acid (×2) | Straight-chain fatty acid | 3 (×2) | 1.41 | 0.71 | 4.9
Estradiol valerate |  | C17β | Pentanoic acid | Straight-chain fatty acid | 5 | 1.31 | 0.76 | 5.6–6.3
Estradiol benzoate butyrate |  | C3, C17β | Benzoic acid, butyric acid | Mixed fatty acid | – (~6, 2) | 1.64 | 0.61 | 6.3
Estradiol cypionate |  | C17β | Cyclopentylpropanoic acid | Aromatic fatty acid | – (~6) | 1.46 | 0.69 | 6.9
Estradiol enanthate |  | C17β | Heptanoic acid | Straight-chain fatty acid | 7 | 1.41 | 0.71 | 6.7–7.3
Estradiol dienanthate |  | C3, C17β | Heptanoic acid (×2) | Straight-chain fatty acid | 7 (×2) | 1.82 | 0.55 | 8.1–10.4
Estradiol undecylate |  | C17β | Undecanoic acid | Straight-chain fatty acid | 11 | 1.62 | 0.62 | 9.2–9.8
Estradiol stearate |  | C17β | Octadecanoic acid | Straight-chain fatty acid | 18 | 1.98 | 0.51 | 12.2–12.4
Estradiol distearate |  | C3, C17β | Octadecanoic acid (×2) | Straight-chain fatty acid | 18 (×2) | 2.96 | 0.34 | 20.2
Estradiol sulfate |  | C3 | Sulfuric acid | Water-soluble conjugate | – | 1.29 | 0.77 | 0.3–3.8
Estradiol glucuronide |  | C17β | Glucuronic acid | Water-soluble conjugate | – | 1.65 | 0.61 | 2.1–2.7
Estramustine phosphated |  | C3, C17β | Normustine, phosphoric acid | Water-soluble conjugate | – | 1.91 | 0.52 | 2.9–5.0
Polyestradiol phosphatee |  | C3–C17β | Phosphoric acid | Water-soluble conjugate | – | 1.23f | 0.81f | 2.9g
Footnotes: a = Length of ester in carbon atoms for straight-chain fatty acids or approximate length of ester in carbon atoms for aromatic fatty acids. b = Relative estradiol content by weight (i.e., relative estrogenic potency). c = Experimental or predicted octanol/water partition coefficient (i.e., lipophilicity/[[hydrophobicity]]). Retrieved from PubChem, ChemSpider, and DrugBank. d = Also known as estradiol normustine phosphate. e = Polymer of estradiol phosphate (~13 repeat units). f = Relative molecular weight or estradiol content per repeat unit. g = logP of repeat unit (i.e., estradiol phosphate). Sources: See individual articles.

## History

Estradiol valerate was patented by Ciba in 1940 and 1941, with a priority date of 1936.[17][100] It was synthesized and studied, along with a variety of other estradiol esters, by Karl Junkmann of Schering AG in 1953.[101][102] The medication was first introduced for medical use via intramuscular injection in 1954 by Schering in Europe under the brand name Progynon Depot and by Squibb in the United States under the brand name Delestrogen.[18][19][103] In 1966, oral estradiol valerate was introduced by Schering for medical use in Europe under the brand name Progynova.[104][105][106][107][108] A report of its metabolism was published in 1967.[109] Esterification of estradiol, as in estradiol valerate, has been claimed to improve its metabolic stability with oral administration.[4][3][110] In 1968, micronized preparations of oral estradiol valerate were first introduced under the brand names Progynova 21 and Progynova 21 mite.[104] Along with estradiol benzoate (1933)[111][112][113] and estradiol cypionate (1952),[114] estradiol valerate is one of the most widely used esters of estradiol.[20]

## Society and culture

### Generic names

Estradiol valerate is the generic name of the drug and its INN, USAN, BANM, and JAN, while oestradiol valerate was formerly its BANM.[21][22][115]

### Brand names

Estradiol valerate has been marketed under the brand names Altadiol, Androtardyl-Oestradiol, Ardefem, Climaval, Cyclabil, Cyclocur, Deladiol, Delahormone Unimatic, Delestrogen, Delestrogen 4X, Depogen, Diol-20, Dioval, Ditate, Dura-Estate, Dura-Estradiol, Duratrad, Duragen, Estate, Estra-L, Estradiol Depot, Estraval, Estraval Depot, Estraval PA, Estravel, Femogen, Femogex, Gynogen L.A., Gynokadin, Lastrogen, Menaval, Merimono, Neofollin, Nuvelle, Oestrogynal, Ostrin Depo, Pelanin, Pharlon, Postoval, Primogyna, Primogyn, Primogyn Depot, Progynon, Progynon Depot, Progynova, Repestrogen, Repo-Estra, Reposo-E, Retestrin, Ronfase, Span-Est, Testaval, and Valergen, among others.[21][22][18][116][115] Neofollin is an oil solution of estradiol valerate.[117][118]

### Availability

Oral estradiol valerate is used primarily in Europe, under the brand name Progynova.[119] Although oral estradiol valerate was previously available in the United States,[22] it is no longer available in the country except in combination with dienogest as a combined oral contraceptive (under the brand name Natazia).[38] Estradiol valerate by intramuscular injection is available under the brand name Delestrogen in the United States and Canada and under the brand name Progynon Depot in Europe and elsewhere in the world.[38][22]

## Research

SH-834 was a combination of 90 mg estradiol valerate and 300 mg gestonorone caproate for weekly intramuscular injection that was developed by Schering in the 1970s.[53][120][121] It was investigated clinically as a treatment for breast cancer and was found to be effective, but was never marketed.[53][51]

## See also

* Estradiol valerate/hydroxyprogesterone caproate
* Estradiol valerate/norethisterone enantate
* Estradiol valerate/prasterone enanthate
* Estradiol valerate/testosterone enanthate

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55. ↑ "[Comparison of histological and cytological studies of the prostate with special reference to oestrogene induced changes (author's transl)"] (in de). Verhandlungen der Deutschen Gesellschaft für Pathologie 57: 315–318. 1973. PMID 4142204. https://www.popline.org/node/508573. Retrieved 11 June 2019.
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58. ↑ "Transvestism and Transsexualism in the male and female1". Journal of Sex Research 3 (2): 107–127. 1967. doi:10.1080/00224496709550519. ISSN 0022-4499. "Estrogen treatment—as already indicated—helps greatly but does not cure. I have employed either Squibb's Delestrogen, a slowly absorbing, highly potent preparation which is, chemically, estradiol valerate (40 mg. to 1 cc); or the still more potent Delestrec, which is estradiol undecylate (100 mg. to 1 cc). This preparation, however, is not yet on the market in this country, though it is widely used in Europe. In the majority of cases, I used from 30 to 100 mg. weekly, or every two to three weeks, by intramuscular injection.".
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70. ↑ "High dose estrogen treatment increases bone mineral density in male-to-female transsexuals receiving gonadotropin-releasing hormone agonist in the absence of testosterone". European Journal of Endocrinology 153 (1): 107–113. July 2005. doi:10.1530/eje.1.01943. PMID 15994752.
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84. ↑ "The acute effects of sublingual 17beta-estradiol on the cardiovascular system". Maturitas 33 (1): 81–85. September 1999. doi:10.1016/S0378-5122(99)00036-5. PMID 10585176.
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93. ↑ 93.0 93.1 93.2 Untersuchungen zur Pharmakokinetik von Östradiol-17β, Östradiol-Benzoat, Östradiol-Valerianat und Östradiol-Undezylat bei der Frau: der Verlauf der Konzentrationen von Östradiol-17β, Östron, LH und FSH im Serum. 1975. pp. 1–34. OCLC 632312599. https://books.google.com/books?id=cJ82vwEACAAJ.
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* "Pharmacokinetic and pharmacological features of oestradiol valerate". Maturitas 4 (4): 315–324. December 1982. doi:10.1016/0378-5122(82)90064-0. PMID 7169965.
* "Pharmacodynamic effects of once-a-month combined injectable contraceptives". Contraception 49 (4): 361–385. April 1994. doi:10.1016/0010-7824(94)90033-7. PMID 8013220.
* "Pharmacokinetic and pharmacologic variation between different estrogen products". Journal of Clinical Pharmacology 35 (9S): 18S–24S. September 1995. doi:10.1002/j.1552-4604.1995.tb04143.x. PMID 8530713.
* "Pharmacology of estrogens and progestogens: influence of different routes of administration". Climacteric 8 (Suppl 1): 3–63. August 2005. doi:10.1080/13697130500148875. PMID 16112947.
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* Letrozole

Antigonadotropins|

* Androgens/Anabolic steroid|Anabolic steroid|Anabolic steroid]]]]s (e.g., testosterone, testosterone esters, nandrolone esters, oxandrolone, fluoxymesterone)
* D2 receptor antagonists (prolactin releasers) (e.g., domperidone, metoclopramide, risperidone, haloperidol, chlorpromazine, sulpiride)
* GnRH agonists (e.g., leuprorelin, goserelin)
* GnRH antagonists (e.g., cetrorelix, elagolix)
* Progestogens (e.g., chlormadinone acetate, cyproterone acetate, gestonorone caproate, hydroxyprogesterone caproate, [[Chemistry:Medroxyprogesterone medroxyprogesterone acetate, Chemistry:Megestrol acetate|megestrol acetate]])

Others|

* Mixed mechanism of action: Danazol
* Gestrinone

* Androstenedione immunogens: Androvax (androstenedione albumin)
* Ovandrotone albumin (Fecundin)

* #WHO-EM
* ‡Withdrawn from market
* Clinical trials:
* †Phase III
* §Never to phase III

See also
Estrogen receptor modulators
Androgens and antiandrogens
Progestogens and antiprogestogens
List of estrogens

* v
* t
* e

Estrogen receptor modulators

ER|

| Agonists|

* Steroidal: 2-Hydroxyestradiol
* 2-Hydroxyestrone
* 3-Methyl-19-methyleneandrosta-3,5-dien-17β-ol
* 3α-Androstanediol
* 3α,5α-Dihydrolevonorgestrel
* 3β,5α-Dihydrolevonorgestrel
* 3α-Hydroxytibolone
* 3β-Hydroxytibolone
* 3β-Androstanediol
* 4-Androstenediol
* 4-Androstenedione
* 4-Hydroxyestradiol
* 4-Hydroxyestrone
* 4-Methoxyestradiol
* 4-Methoxyestrone
* 5-Androstenediol
* 7-Oxo-DHEA
* 7α-Hydroxy-DHEA
* 7α-Methylestradiol
* 7β-Hydroxyepiandrosterone
* 8,9-Dehydroestradiol
* 8,9-Dehydroestrone
* 8β-VE2
* 10β,17β-Dihydroxyestra-1,4-dien-3-one (DHED)
* 16α-Fluoroestradiol
* 16α-Hydroxy-DHEA
* 16α-Hydroxyestrone
* 16α-Iodoestradiol
* 16α-LE2
* 16β,17α-Epiestriol (16β-hydroxy-17α-estradiol)
* 17α-Estradiol (alfatradiol)
* 17α-Dihydroequilenin
* 17α-Dihydroequilin
* 17α-Epiestriol (16α-hydroxy-17α-estradiol)
* 17β-Dihydroequilenin
* 17β-Dihydroequilin
* Abiraterone
* Abiraterone acetate
* Alestramustine
* Almestrone
* Anabolic steroids (e.g., testosterone and esters, methyltestosterone, metandienone (methandrostenolone), nandrolone and esters, many others; via estrogenic metabolites)
* Atrimustine
* Bolandiol
* Bolandiol dipropionate
* Butolame
* Clomestrone
* Cloxestradiol
* Cloxestradiol acetate
* Conjugated estriol
* Conjugated estrogens
* Cyclodiol
* Cyclotriol
* DHEA
* DHEA-S
* Epiestriol (16β-epiestriol, 16β-hydroxy-17β-estradiol)
* Epimestrol
* Equilenin
* Equilin
* ERA-63 (ORG-37663)
* Esterified estrogens
* Estetrol
* Estradiol
* Estradiol esters
* Lipoidal estradiol
* Polyestradiol phosphate
* Estramustine
* Estramustine phosphate
* Estrapronicate
* Estrazinol
* Estriol
* Estriol esters
* Polyestriol phosphate
* Estrofurate
* Estromustine
* Estrone
* Estrone esters
* Estrone methyl ether
* Estropipate
* Etamestrol (eptamestrol)
* Ethinylestradiol
* Ethinylestradiol 3-benzoate
* Ethinylestradiol sulfonate
* Ethinylestriol
* Ethylestradiol
* Etynodiol
* Etynodiol diacetate
* Hexolame
* Hippulin
* Hydroxyestrone diacetate
* Lynestrenol
* Lynestrenol phenylpropionate
* Mestranol
* Methylestradiol
* Moxestrol
* Mytatrienediol
* Nilestriol
* Norethisterone
* Noretynodrel
* Orestrate
* Pentolame
* Prodiame
* Prolame
* Promestriene
* RU-16117
* Quinestradol
* Quinestrol
* Tibolone

* Nonsteroidal: (R,R)-THC
* (S,S)-THC
* 2,8-DHHHC
* β-LGND1
* β-LGND2 (GTx-878)
* AC-186
* Allenestrol
* Allenolic acid
* Benzestrol
* Bifluranol
* Bisdehydrodoisynolic acid
* Carbestrol
* D-15414
* DCW234
* Diarylpropionitrile
* Dienestrol
* Dienestrol diacetate
* Diethylstilbestrol
* Diethylstilbestrol esters
* Dimestrol (dianisylhexene)
* Doisynoestrol (fenocycline)
* Doisynolic acid
* Efavirenz
* ERB-196 (WAY-202196)
* Erteberel (SERBA-1, LY-500307)
* Estrobin (DBE)
* Fenestrel
* FERb 033
* Fosfestrol (diethylstilbestrol diphosphate)
* Furostilbestrol (diethylstilbestrol difuroate)
* GTx-758
* Hexestrol
* Hexestrol esters
* ICI-85966 (Stilbostat)
* Mestilbol
* Methallenestril
* Methestrol
* Methestrol dipropionate
* Paroxypropione
* Pentafluranol
* Phenestrol
* Prinaberel (ERB-041, WAY-202041)
* Propylpyrazoletriol
* Quadrosilan
* SC-4289
* SERBA-2
* SKF-82,958
* Terfluranol
* Triphenylbromoethylene
* Triphenylchloroethylene
* Triphenyliodoethylene
* Triphenylmethylethylene (triphenylpropene)
* WAY-166818
* WAY-169916
* WAY-200070
* WAY-204688 (SIM-688)
* WAY-214156

* Unknown/unsorted: ERB-26
* ERA-45
* ERB-79
* ZK-283197

* Xenoestrogens: Anise-related (e.g., anethole, anol, dianethole, dianol, photoanethole)
* Chalconoids (e.g., isoliquiritigenin, phloretin, phlorizin (phloridzin), wedelolactone)
* Coumestans (e.g., coumestrol, psoralidin)
* Flavonoids (incl. 7,8-DHF, 8-prenylnaringenin, apigenin, baicalein, baicalin, biochanin A, calycosin, catechin, daidzein, daidzin, ECG, EGCG, [[Chemistry:Epicateepicatechin, Chemistry:Equol|equol]], formononetin, glabrene, glabridin, Genistein|genistein]], genistin, glycitein, kaempferol, Chemistry:Liquiritigenin

|

Mixed
(SERMs)|

* 2-Phenylbenzofuran
* 2-Phenylbenzothiophene
* 4'-Hydroxynorendoxifen
* 27-Hydroxycholesterol
* Acefluranol
* Acolbifene
* Afimoxifene
* Anordiol
* Anordrin
* Arzoxifene
* Bazedoxifene
* Brilanestrant
* Broparestrol
* Chlorotrianisene
* Clomifene
* Clomifenoxide
* Cyclofenil
* D-15413
* Droloxifene
* Elacestrant
* Enclomifene
* Endoxifen
* Etacstil (GW-5638, DPC-974)
* Ethamoxytriphetol (MER-25)
* Femarelle
* Fispemifene
* GW-7604
* ICI-55548
* Idoxifene
* Lasofoxifene
* Levormeloxifene
* LN-1643
* LN-2299
* LY-117018
* Menerba
* Miproxifene
* Miproxifene phosphate
* Nafoxidine
* Nitromifene
* NNC 45-0095
* NNC 45-0320
* NNC 45-0781
* NNC 45-1506
* Ormeloxifene
* Ospemifene
* Panomifene
* Pipendoxifene
* Promensil
* Raloxifene
* Rimostil (P-081)
* Spironolactone
* SS1010
* Tamoxifen
* TAS-108 (SR-16234)
* Toremifene
* Trioxifene
* TZE-5323
* Y-134
* Zindoxifene
* Zuclomifene

Antagonists|

* (R,R)-THC
* 7β-Hydroxy-DHEA
* Chloroindazole
* Cytestrol acetate
* EM-800
* Epitiostanol
* ERA-90
* ERB-88
* Fulvestrant (ICI-182780)
* Glyceollins (I, II, III, IV)
* ICI-164384
* Mepitiostane
* Methylepitiostanol
* Methylpiperidinopyrazole
* MIBE
* Oxabicycloheptene sulfonate
* Phenytoin
* PHTPP
* Prochloraz
* RU-58668
* SS1020
* TAS-108 (SR-16234)
* ZB716
* ZK-164015
* ZK-191703

* Coregulator-binding modulators: ERX-11

GPER|

| Agonists|

* 2-Methoxyestradiol
* 7β-Hydroxyepiandrosterone
* Afimoxifene (4-hydroxytamoxifen)
* Atrazine
* Bisphenol A
* Daidzein
* DDT (p,p'-DDT, o',p'-DDE)
* Equol
* Estradiol
* Ethinylestradiol
* Fulvestrant (ICI-182780)
* G-1
* Genistein
* GPER-L1
* GPER-L2
* Hydroxytyrosol
* Kepone
* Niacin
* Nicotinamide
* Nonylphenol
* Oleuropein
* PCBs (2,2',5'-PCB-4-OH)
* Propylpyrazoletriol
* Quercetin
* Raloxifene
* Resveratrol
* Tamoxifen
* Tectoridin
* Zearalanone
* Zearalenol
* Zearalenone
* Zeranol (zearalanol))

|

Antagonists|

* CCL18
* Estriol
* G-15
* G-36
* MIBE

See also
Receptor/signaling modulators
Estrogens and antiestrogens
Androgen receptor modulators
Progesterone receptor modulators
List of estrogens

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*[US]: United States
*[IM]: intramuscular injection
*[E2]: estradiol
*[CID]: Compound ID
*[SC]: subcutaneous injection
*[DHEA]: dehydroepiandrosterone
*[ETD]: Endometrial threshold dose (beginning proliferation)
*[EPD]: Total endometrial proliferation dose over 14 days
*[MSD]: Menopausal substitution dose
*[OID]: Ovulation-inhibiting dose
*[TSD]: Testosterone suppression dose (male castrate levels)
*[HF]: Hot flashes
*[VE]: Vaginal epithelium
*[UCa]: urinary calcium
*[FSH]: follicle-stimulating hormone
*[LH]: luteinizing hormone
*[HDL]: high-density lipoprotein
*[C]: cholesterol
*[SHBG]: sex hormone-binding globulin
*[CBG]: corticosteroid-binding globulin
*[AGT]: angiotensinogen
*[Liver]: Ratio of liver estrogenic effects to general/systemic estrogenic effects)
*[CIC-D]: Once-monthly combined injectable contraceptive dose
*[E1]: Estrone
*[i.m.]: intramuscular
*[mol. weight]: molecular weight
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*[USAN]: United States Adopted Name
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*[ER]: Estrogen receptor
*[GnRH]: gonadotropin-releasing hormone
*[SERMs]: Selective estrogen receptor modulators
*[SERDs]: selective estrogen receptor downregulators
*[GPER]: G protein-coupled estrogen receptor