All are true about estrogen EXCEPT:
ANSWER: (B) Used in treatment of gynecomastiaREF: Harrison's 18th ed chapter 346, KDT 3d1 edition page 276Estrogen receptor antagonists are used in the treatment of gynecomastia not estrogenAdverse effects of Estrogen:Suppression of libido and gynecomastiaFusion of epiphysesEndometrial carcinomaIncreased incidence of breast cancerIncreased incidence of cholestasis and gall stonesIncreased chances of thromboembolism
Causes cholestasis
Used in treatment of gynecomastia
Used in HRT
Increased risk of breast cancer
Sex-Hormone