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Estrogen overdose

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Estrogen overdose

Definition:

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)
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

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