All are true about estrogen EXCEPT:: (A) Causes cholestasis, (B) Used in treatment of gynecomastia, (C) Used in HRT, (D) Increased risk of breast cancer
Answer is B. 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