All are true about estrogen except
Causes cholestasis
Used in treatment of gynaecomastia
Used in hormone replacement therapy
Increased risk of breast cancer
Ans. (B) Used in treatment of gynaecomastia(Ref: KDT 8/e p334-355)Estrogens can result in suppression of libido, gynaecomastia and feminization as adverse effects when given to males.
Endocrinology