estrogenide
Estrogenide is a term that appears in some scientific texts to denote estrogen-like substances or derivatives of estrogen. It is not a standard English term in contemporary pharmacology; more precise usage distinguishes between estrogens (the natural or synthetic hormones) and estrogen esters (prodrugs). In practice, estrogenides may refer to natural estrogens such as estradiol, estrone and estriol, to synthetic estrogens, or to esterified forms used to modify pharmacokinetics.
Estrogens are steroid hormones derived from cholesterol. They act primarily by binding to estrogen receptors ERα
In medicine, estrogens are used for hormone replacement therapy, contraception, management of menopausal symptoms, and osteoporosis
Estrogens are produced mainly in the ovaries; peripheral tissues such as adipose tissue contribute to circulating
Because estrogenide is not a precise term, it is generally clearer to refer to specific chemical names