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.
Vivelle-dot, an estrogen patch. The estrogen patch (oestrogen patch) is a delivery system for estradiol, which is used as hormone replacement therapy to treat the problems of menopause, such as hot flashes and vaginal dryness, or to prevent osteoporosis. They are also used in hormone replacement therapy for male to female transgender people.