The Identification of Gene Products in a Gene Library. Restriction enzymes (to cut the DNA) and gel electrophoresis (to separate the resulting fragments) can be used to produce a physical map of DNA segments in a process known as restriction mapping.
Estrogen pills may be prescribed to lessen the symptoms of menopause, like hot flashes. Estrogen is used in birth control pills to prevent conception. The thickness of the endometrium changes along with the female's menstrual cycle. Older women may have an estrogen deficiency as they begin menopause.
For Patients. Delestrogen (estradiol valerate injection) is a form of estrogen, a female hormone, used to treat symptoms of menopause such as hot flashes, and vaginal dryness, burning, and irritation. Delestrogen is also used to treat a lack of estrogen that is caused by ovarian failure or a condition called hypogonadism.