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Estradiol-17beta 3-sulfate

17beta-Estradiol 3-sulfate, also known as estradiol 3-sulfuric acid or estradiol-17beta 3-sulfate, belongs to the class of organic compounds known as sulfated steroids. These are sterol lipids containing a sulfate group attached to the steroid skeleton. 17beta-Estradiol 3-sulfate is a very hydrophobic molecule, practically insoluble (in water), and relatively neutral. The estrogen patch is a delivery system for estradiol used as hormone replacement therapy to treat the symptoms of menopause, such as hot flashes and vaginal dryness, and to prevent osteoporosis. Originally marketed as Vivelle(Novartis), it was discontinued in 2003 and reintroduced in a smaller form as Vivelle-Dot. Although estrogen is given transdermally rather than in the standard oral tablets, the estrogen patch carries similar risks and benefits as more conventional forms of estrogen-only hormone replacement therapy.