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a naturally occurring estrogenic hormone; a synthetic form is used to treat estrogen deficiency

a naturally occurring estrogenic hormone; a synthetic form is used to treat estrogen deficiency

A metabolite of ESTRADIOL and usually the predominant estrogenic metabolite in urine. During pregnancy, large amounts of estriol are produced by the placenta. It has also been obtained from plant sources. The 16 beta-isomer has also been isolated from the urine of pregnant women.