Osteoporosis

Estrogen therapy more effective for increasing bone density than raloxifene

Published in Women's Health Weekly, May 13th, 2004

Raloxifene, a drug used to prevent osteoporosis in postmenopausal women, and conjugated equine estrogen (CEE, a hormone therapy) help increase bone density, although CEE seems to be more effective, a study from New Zealand has shown.

Raloxifene helps prevent bone loss and increases bone mineral density, and CEE has also been used to help prevent osteoporosis. However, there is little information comparing the two drugs.

Ian R. Reid, MD, of The University of Auckland, New Zealand, and colleagues compared the effects of CEE and different dosages of raloxifene on bone mineral density in 619 postmenopausal women (average age, 53 years) with prior...

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Source: Women's Health Weekly (2004-05-13)

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