Estradiol cypionate/testosterone enanthate
Estradiol cypionate/testosterone enanthate (EC/TE), also known as estradiol cypionate and testosterone enanthate is a combination medication of estradiol cypionate (EC), an estrogen, and testosterone enanthate (TE), an androgen. This medication is used in hormone therapy for transgender women and for the treatment of menopausal symptoms in women.
Etymology[edit | edit source]
The term "estradiol" is derived from estra-, which refers to the estrane steroid skeleton, and -diol, a term indicating the presence of two hydroxyl groups. The term "cypionate" refers to the ester that is attached to the estradiol molecule. "Testosterone" is named after the testes, where it is produced in males, and "enanthate" refers to the ester attached to the testosterone molecule.
Pharmacology[edit | edit source]
EC/TE is administered by intramuscular injection. The medication has a long duration of action, with effects lasting for about a month following a single injection. EC/TE works by replacing the hormones that the body is not producing in sufficient amounts, thereby alleviating symptoms associated with low hormone levels.
Side Effects[edit | edit source]
Possible side effects of EC/TE include acne, hair loss, weight gain, mood changes, and breast tenderness. More serious side effects may include blood clots, stroke, and heart attack.
See Also[edit | edit source]
- Estradiol valerate/testosterone enanthate
- Estradiol cypionate/progesterone
- Estradiol benzoate/testosterone propionate
References[edit | edit source]
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