Estrogen overdose is poisoning that occurs when you recieve 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)
Norgestrel and ethinyl estradiol (Lo/Ovral, Ovral)
Quinestrol
Review Date: 2/13/2006
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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