What are the medications for female hormones?
Disease description:
The hair on my face is becoming increasingly heavy. After going to the hospital for a checkup, I found out it's caused by excessive male hormones. The doctor advised me to take female hormone medication. So, what are the available female hormone medications?
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Yang Ziqi
Estrogen medications are primarily divided into two categories: natural and synthetic. Natural estrogen drugs include estradiol and estriol, among others. Synthetic estrogen medications are more diverse and include estradiol valerate, estradiol benzoate, nylestriol, and diethylstilbestrol. Additionally, there are some semi-synthetic estrogens, such as ethinylestradiol. These synthetic and semi-synthetic medications have widespread clinical applications, such as in hormone replacement therapy and regulation of artificial menstrual cycles. Estrogen medications should be used according to a physician's advice, as excessive or improper use may cause adverse effects on the body. Specific drug selection and usage should be discussed with a qualified medical professional.
