Estrogen overdose
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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