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▧ Volume of Distribution :
In serum, 38% of estradiol is bound to sex hormone-binding globulin (SHBG), 60% to albumin and 2–3% circulates in free form. An apparent volume of distribution of approximately 1.2 L/kg was determined after intravenous (IV) administration.
▧ Protein binding :
~90%
▧ Metabolism :
Estradiol undergoes an extensive first-pass effect and a considerable part of the dose administered is already metabolized in the gastrointestinal mucosa. The CYP 3A family is known to play the most important role in human estradiol metabolism. The main metabolites are estrone and its sulfate or glucuronide conjugates.
Dienogest is extensively metabolized by the known pathways of steroid metabolism (hydroxylation, conjugation), with the formation of mostly inactive metabolites. CYP3A4 was identified as a predominant enzyme catalyzing the metabolism of dienogest.
▧ Route of Elimination :
Estradiol and its metabolites are mainly excreted in urine, with about 10% being excreted in the feces.
Dienogest is primarily excreted renally in the form of metabolites and unchanged dienogest is the dominating fraction in plasma.
▧ Half Life :
The terminal half-life of estradiol is approximately 14 hours.
The terminal half-life of dienogest is approximately 11 hours.