Mestranol

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Mestranol
Systematic (IUPAC) name
(8S,9S,13S,14S,17S)-17-ethynyl-3-methoxy- 13-methyl-7,8,9,11,12,14,15,16-octahydro-6H- cyclopenta[a]phenanthren-17-ol
Identifiers
CAS number	72-33-3
ATC code	?
PubChem	6291
Chemical data
Formula	C21H26O2
Mol. mass	310.43 g/mol
Pharmacokinetic data
Bioavailability	?
Metabolism	?
Half life	?
Excretion	?
Therapeutic considerations
Pregnancy cat.	?
Legal status
Routes	?

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Mestranol is the 3-methyl ether of ethinylestradiol. It was the estrogen used in many of the first oral contraceptives.

It is a biologically inactive prodrug of ethinylestradiol to which it is demethylated in the liver with a conversion efficiency of 70% (50 µg of mestranol is pharmacokinetically bioequivalent to 35 µg of ethinylestradiol).^[1]

References

v • d • e Sex hormones and related agents (primarily G03, also L02, H01C) - human endogenous in CAPS
Progestogens: (receptor)	PROGESTERONE,Dienogest, Desogestrel, Drospirenone, Dydrogesterone, Ethisterone, Etonogestrel, Ethynodiol diacetate, Gestodene, Gestonorone, Levonorgestrel, Lynestrenol, Medroxyprogesterone, Megestrol, Norelgestromin, Norethisterone, Norethynodrel, Norgestimate, Norgestrel, Norgestrienone, Tibolone Selective progesterone receptor modulator: Asoprisnil, CDB-4124 Antiprogestogen: Mifepristone
Androgens: (receptor)	TESTOSTERONE, Androstanolone, Fluoxymesterone, Mesterolone, Methyltestosterone, (see also anabolic steroids) Antiandrogens: Bicalutamide, Cyproterone, Dienogest, Flutamide, Nilutamide, Spironolactone
Estrogens: (receptor)	ESTRADIOL, ESTRIOL, ESTRONE, Chlorotrianisene, Dienestrol, Diethylstilbestrol, Ethinylestradiol, Fosfestrol, Mestranol, Polyestradiol phosphate Selective estrogen receptor modulator: Afimoxifene, Arzoxifene, Bazedoxifene, Clomifene, Fulvestrant, Lasofoxifene, Raloxifene, Tamoxifen, Toremifene Aromatase inhibitor: Aminogluthetimide, Anastrozole, Atamestane, Exemestane, Formestane, Letrozole, Vorozole
Gonadotropins: (FSHR/LHCGR)	ovulation stim.: Clomifene, Urofollitropin Antigonadotropins: Danazol, Gestrinone
GnRH: (receptor)	agonist: Buserelin, Goserelin, Histrelin, Leuprorelin, Nafarelin, Triptorelin antagonist: Abarelix, Cetrorelix, Ganirelix

v • d • e WikiDoc Research Resources for Mestranol
Articles on Mestranol	Most recent articles on Mestranol • Most cited articles on Mestranol • Review articles on Mestranol • Articles on Mestranol in N Eng J Med, Lancet, BMJ
Media (Slides, Video, Images, MP3) on Mestranol	Powerpoint slides on Mestranol • Images of Mestranol • Photos of Mestranol • Podcasts & MP3s on Mestranol • Videos on Mestranol
Evidence Based Medicine Regarding Mestranol	Cochrane Collaboration on Mestranol • Bandolier on Mestranol • TRIP on Mestranol
Cost Effectiveness of Mestranol	Cost Effectiveness of Mestranol
Clinical Trials Involving Mestranol	Ongoing Trials on Mestranol at Clinical Trials.gov • Trial results on Mestranol • Clinical Trials on Mestranol at Google
Guidelines / Policies / Government Resources (FDA/CDC) Regarding Mestranol	US National Guidelines Clearinghouse on Mestranol • NICE Guidance on Mestranol • NHS PRODIGY Guidance • FDA on Mestranol • CDC on Mestranol
Textbook Information on Mestranol	Books and Textbook Information on Mestranol
Pharmacology Resources on Mestranol	Dosing of Mestranol • Drug interactions with Mestranol • Side effects of Mestranol • Allergic reactions to Mestranol • Overdose information on Mestranol • Carcinogenicity information on Mestranol • Mestranol in pregnancy • Pharmacokinetics of Mestranol •
Genetics, Pharmacogenomics, and Proteinomics of Mestranol	Genetics of Mestranol • Pharmacogenomics of Mestranol • Proteomics of Mestranol
Newstories on Mestranol	Mestranol in the news • Be alerted to news on Mestranol • News trends on Mestranol
Commentary on Mestranol	Blogs on Mestranol
Patient Resources on Mestranol	Patient resources on Mestranol • Discussion groups on Mestranol • Patient Handouts on Mestranol • Directions to Hospitals Treating Mestranol • Risk calculators and risk factors for Mestranol
Healthcare Provider Resources on Mestranol	Symptoms of Mestranol • Causes & Risk Factors for Mestranol • Diagnostic studies for Mestranol • Treatment of Mestranol
Continuing Medical Education (CME) Programs on Mestranol	CME Programs on Mestranol
International Resources on Mestranol	Mestranol en Espanol • Mestranol en Francais
Business Resources on Mestranol	Mestranol in the Marketplace • Patents on Mestranol
Informatics Resources on Mestranol	List of terms related to Mestranol

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