PMID: 3772905Sep 1, 1986Paper

Pharmacology of estrogens and estrogen-induced effects on nonreproductive organs and systems

The Journal of Reproductive Medicine
M J Gorrill, J R Marshall

Abstract

The classification of estrogens based on chemical structure and origin is presented. The metabolism of endogenous estrogens and the postulated mechanism of action of steroid hormones are reviewed. Specific effects of estrogen on bone, kidney and coagulation are also discussed.

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