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estrogen

Hormone · Antiresorptive agent

HormoneAntiresorptive agent
CDSCO approved
EXCRETION
not curated
INTERACTIONS
none in our sources
PREGNANCY
not curated

Mechanism

Preserves bone and protects against osteoporotic fracture after menopause. It inhibits osteoclast-mediated bone loss.

Indications

prevention of osteoporosisshort-term relief of vasomotor symptoms associated with menopause

Side effects

Serious
  • increased risks of heart disease
  • breast cancer

Drug interactions

Aromatase Inhibitors
Moderate
Textbook

Reduces the efficacy of aromatase inhibitors.

Avoid coadministration.

Source: G&G 14e · p1447

Levothyroxine
Moderate
Textbook

Increased levothyroxine dosage requirements.

May require increased levothyroxine dosage.

Source: G&G 14e

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Sources: Goodman & Gilman 14e·Verified: 2026-05-10 · House clinical team