Drug-Drug Interaction Summary Table | Factor | Effect on Estradiol Levels | Effect on Cardiovascular Risk | |---|---|---| | Active cigarette smoking | Decreases 20-40% (CYP1A2 induction) | Increases (prothrombotic, vasoconstrictive) | | Nicotine replacement therapy | Minimal to no change | Small increase (vasoconstrictive) | | Alcohol (moderate, acute) | Increases ~21% | Modest increase (hepatic, breast) | | Smoking cessation | Levels rise within 1-2 weeks | Decreases progressively | | Transdermal vs
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