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Synthetic Hormones

Meaning

Synthetic hormones are pharmaceutical agents that are chemically manufactured in a laboratory to mimic the structure and/or action of naturally occurring endogenous hormones, such as estrogen, progesterone, or testosterone. These compounds are designed to interact with specific hormone receptors to produce a therapeutic effect, often possessing structural modifications that enhance oral bioavailability or alter their metabolic clearance profile. While highly effective, their non-identical structure can sometimes result in differing clinical effects and side-effect profiles compared to bioidentical versions.