title: Pharmacology of estrogens and estrogen-induced effects on nonreproductive organs and systems.
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.
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D001777:Blood Coagulation / Q000187:drug effects; D001842:Bone and Bones / Q000187:drug effects; D002318:Cardiovascular Diseases / Q000139:chemically induced; D045166:Estradiol Congeners / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000378:metabolism / Q000494:pharmacology; D004967:Estrogens / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000378:metabolism / Q000494:pharmacology*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007668:Kidney / Q000187:drug effects; D008593:Menopause; D008875:Middle Aged; D010024:Osteoporosis / Q000188:drug therapy; D011960:Receptors, Estrogen / Q000502:physiology
chemical_list: D045166:Estradiol Congeners; D004967:Estrogens; D011960:Receptors, Estrogen