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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:

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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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