Estrogen clinical pharmacology focuses on the study of estrogens, a group of steroid hormones crucial for the development and regulation of the female reproductive system and secondary sexual characteristics. This field examines the mechanisms of action, therapeutic uses, pharmacokinetics (how the body absorbs, distributes, metabolizes, and excretes estrogens), and pharmacodynamics (the effects and mechanisms of estrogens in the body). It also includes understanding the clinical implications of estrogen therapies in conditions such as menopause, osteoporosis, and hormonal imbalances, as well as the risks associated with estrogen use, including cardiovascular disease and cancer.
16 июл 2024