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Endocrinology
Recent findings in endocrinology described
June 23rd, 2005
Endocrinology research advances have been reported from the United States. Study 1: Lower-dose estradiol's affect on type I procollagen synthesis differs with menopausal status, report Mayo Clinic endocrinologists. According to P.Y. Liu and colleagues, "The acute effects of estradiol on procollagen type 1 formation in pre- and postmenopausal women are controversial. Twenty-three premenopausal women and 13 postmenopausal women received two consecutive intramuscular injections of 3.75 mg leuprolide acetate 3 weeks apart to block endogenous ovarian steroidogenesis." Liu wrote, "Transdermal estradiol therapy commenced on the night of...
Source: Women's Health Weekly (2005-06-23)
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