What is estradiol benzoate used for?
Estradiol benzoate is used in hormone therapy for the treatment of menopausal symptoms such as hot flashes and vaginal atrophy and in the treatment of hypoestrogenism and delayed puberty due to hypogonadism or other causes in women. It is also used in hormone therapy for transgender women.
What is estrogen used for in mares?
The hormone estradiol has limited use in equine reproduction. It can be used to cause estrous behavior in a non-cycling or ovarectomized mare. Estradiol cyprionate, 5-10 mg daily for 1 week, will induce estrous behavior if there is no CL (no progesterone).
What is ECP for horses?
Estradiol cypionate (ECP) is used to induce estrus in horses. It is also used by veterinarians to treat estrogen-responsive incontinence in dogs and cats. Estradiol cypionate 10 mg/ml injectable by NexGen is indicated for enhancing estrus behavior and receptivity in ovariectomized mares.
What does estrogen do in horses?
Administration of estrogen is designed to allow us to implement fitness training on our horse effectively and safely. Both medications are effective at helping horses to focus on work and curtailing behavioral resistance. They are also effective at reducing anxiety and promoting relaxation during show season.
What is Progynon injection?
Progynon 10mg Injection is a female sex hormone (estrogen). This is a type of hormone replacement therapy (HRT) that is used to treat symptoms associated with menopause (hot flushes, vaginal dryness, and itching), estrogen deficiency, and thinning of bones (osteoporosis).
Where is estrone sulfate produced?
the ovaries
Estrone Sulfate (E1S) is the most abundant circulating estrogen in non-pregnant women as well as normal men. Estrone is primarily synthesized from estrone sulfate. Estrone is an estrogenic hormone secreted by the ovaries and adipose tissues. Estrone is one of the three estrogens found in humans.
What is an ECP injection for dogs?
Estradiol cypionate, better known as Estrace® or ECP®, is a semisynthetic estrogenic hormone used as a replacement therapy in conditions of inadequate estrogen production for dogs and cats. It is also used by injection to prevent embryo implantation in dogs and cats if given within 72 hours of mating.
What do you give a hormonal mare?
Oxytocin can be given by intramuscular injection twice daily 1-2 weeks after the mare has ovulated and has been shown to prevent mares cycling for up to 2 months. Oxytocin can be given to horses in training and is a ‘controlled medication’ under FEI rules.
What hormones are high during estrus in horses?
Blood levels of estrogen are highest when the mare is in estrus. Estrogen is responsible for causing the mare to show the behavioral signs of receptivity to a stallion. The primary hormone that is responsible for ovulation has been identified as luteinizing hormone (LH).
What are the side effects of estradiol?
Stomach upset, nausea/vomiting, bloating, breast tenderness, headache, or weight changes may occur. If any of these effects persist or worsen, tell your doctor or pharmacist promptly. Tell your doctor promptly if you see the tablet in your stool.