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estrogens

Antiovulatory

Antiovulatory
CDSCO approved
EXCRETION
not curated
INTERACTIONS
none in our sources
PREGNANCY
X
FDA category + note

Mechanism

Not yet extracted

Side effects

Common
nausea
Serious
  • carcinogenicity

Pregnancy & lactation

Pregnancy

X

Drug interactions

Dexamethasone
Moderate
Textbook

Can interfere with suppression and compromise diagnostic tests, such as the dexamethasone suppression test.

Consider this interaction when interpreting diagnostic tests for Cushing syndrome, as increased CBG can lead to misleadingly normal or suppressed test results.

Source: G&G 14e · p1016

Somatropin
Moderate
Textbook

Women taking oral, but not transdermal, estrogen may require larger GH doses to achieve the target IGF-1 level.

A larger dose of somatropin is needed to maintain the same IGF-1 level.

Source: G&G 14e · p930

Sulfonylureas
Moderate
Textbook

Reduced glucose-lowering effect of sulfonylureas.

Source: G&G 14e · p1034

Ursodeoxycholic Acid
Moderate
Database

Reduced efficacy of ursodeoxycholic acid in dissolving gallstones.

Avoid concomitant use if ursodeoxycholic acid is used for gallstone dissolution. If used for other indications, monitor for reduced efficacy.

Letrozole
Moderate
Database

Pharmacologic antagonism; estrogens counteract letrozole effect

Avoid concurrent use

Source: Kimi deep-research + Cla

Progesterone
Moderate
Database

Combined estrogen-progestin therapy increases risk of thromboembolic events, stroke, and breast cancer compared to estrogen alone. Progesterone protects endometrium but adds thrombotic risk.

Use lowest effective dose for shortest duration. Screen for thromboembolic risk factors. Discontinue if thrombotic event occurs. Annual risk-benefit assessment.

Source: Kimi deep-research + Cla

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Sources: KD Tripathi 7e·Verified: 2026-05-10 · House clinical team