Antiestrogens

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Also known as:  Antioestrogens

 

Description

Antiestrogens are a group of Steroid Antagonist Prescribed Medications that block (antagonize) Estrogen Receptors or inhibit the synthesis of Estrogens.

 

Antiestrogens Interfere with these Substances

Hormones

 Antiestrogens inhibit (both the beneficial and the toxic) effects of Estrogens.

 

Novel Use of Antiestrogens

Hair

 Antiestrogens (applied topically) are presently under investigation as a treatment for Male Pattern Baldness.  [1]

 

Types of Antiestrogens

 Danazol

 Clomiphene

 Tamoxifen

 

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