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Estrogen overdose

Estrogen overdose


Definition:

Estrogen is a female hormone. Estrogen overdose occurs when someone accidentally or intentionally takes more than the normal or recommended amount of a product containing the hormone.

Poisonous Ingredient:

Estrogen

Where Found:

Estrogen is an ingredient in birth control pills and hormone replacement therapy products.

Symptoms:
  • Breast tenderness
  • Drowsiness
  • Excessive vaginal bleeding (2-7 days following overdose)
  • Headache
  • Fluid retention
  • Mental changes
  • Nausea and vomiting
  • Skin rash
  • Urine discoloration

Review Date: 10/29/2007
Reviewed By: Eric Perez, MD, Department of Emergency Medicine, St. Luke's-Roosevelt Hospital Center, New York, NY. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.

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