Research from Brigham and Women's Hospital, Division of Endocrinology in the area of angiotensins published

New investigation results, "Relationship between aldosterone and progesterone in the human menstrual cycle," are detailed in a study published in The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism. "Aldosterone levels increase during the luteal phase of the menstrual cycle. Prior studies examining relationships between aldosterone and female sex hormones did not control for sodium balance, a major determinant of aldosterone production. The objectives of this study were 1) to compare aldosterone levels between menstrual phases among cycling women in high-and low-sodium balance; and 2) to examine the relationships between aldosterone and female sex hormones in women and the effects of sex...

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