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Estrogen overdose - Overview

Definition of Estrogen overdose:

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.

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