Estrogen overdose


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Definition

Estrogen overdose is poisoning that occurs when you receive more than the recommended amount of estrogen hormones. Estrogens are found in birth control prescriptions and hormone replacement therapy.


Poisonous Ingredient

Estrogen


Where Found

NOTE: This list may not be all inclusive.

  • Chlorotrianisene (Tace)
  • Conjugated estrogens (Premarin)
  • Diethylstilbestrol (DES)
  • Estradiol cypionate (Depo-Estradiol)
  • Esterified estrogens
  • Estradiol (Estrace)
  • Estradiol transdermal system (Estraderm)
  • Estradiol valerate
  • Estrogenic substance
  • Estrone aqueous suspension
  • Estropipate (Estrone)
  • Ethinyl estradiol and ethynodiol diacetate (Demulen)
  • Ethinyl estradiol (Estinyl)
  • Levonorgestrel and ethinyl estradiol (Nordette, Tri- Levlen, Triphasil)
  • Mestranol and ethynodiol diacetate (Ovulen)
  • Mestranol and norethindrone (Ortho-Novum 1/50)
  • Mestranol and norethynodrel (Enovid)
  • Norethindrone (Micronor, Nor-Q.D.)
  • Norethindrone acetate and ethinyl estradiol (Loestrin, Norlestrin)
  • Norethindrone and ethinyl estradiol (Brevicon, Ortho-Novum 1/35, Modicon, Ortho-Novum 7/7/7, Ovcon)
  • Norgestrel (Ovrette)
  • Norgestrel and ethinyl estradiol (Lo/Ovral, Ovral)
  • Quinestrol


Review Date: 02/13/2006
Reviewed By: Stephen C Acosta, MD, Department of Emergency Medicine, Portland VA MedicalCenter, Portland, OR. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.


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