estrogeeniasusteet
Estrogen substitutes, or estrogeeniasusteet in Finnish, refer to non‑endogenous agents used to replace or mimic the effects of the hormone estrogen in the body. They are most commonly employed in hormone replacement therapy (HRT) for postmenopausal women, to relieve vasomotor symptoms such as hot flashes and night sweats, and to prevent osteoporosis. Estrogen substitutes also play a role in the management of certain hormone‑dependent cancers and in fertility treatment.
The main classes of estrogen substitutes include synthetic estrogens, bioidentical estrogens, phytoestrogens (plant‑derived compounds that bind
Clinical guidelines balance the benefits of symptom relief and bone health against the potential risks of