| Hormones: beneficial or dangerous to the aged? | |
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PMID: 632497 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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Postmenopausal women lose 75-85 percent of estrogen and progesterone production compared with that in their reproductive years. The marked decrease in estrogen results in changes in the uterus, cervix, vaginal lining, glandular breast tissue, and the rate at which bone loses thickness. Some of these changes result in symptoms which range from unpleasant to disabling. Many of the symptoms can be alleviated by treatment with estrogens. However, recent reports have been linking estrogen usage with carcinoma of the uterus. Postmenopausal women should be treated with estrogens when the situation demands, but the dosage should be kept as low as possible and progestational agents should also be administered. |
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Authors:
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C Longcope |
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Type: Journal Article |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Journal of the American Geriatrics Society Volume: 26 ISSN: 0002-8614 ISO Abbreviation: J Am Geriatr Soc Publication Date: 1978 Apr |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 1978-05-24 Completed Date: 1978-05-24 Revised Date: 2008-03-10 |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 7503062 Medline TA: J Am Geriatr Soc Country: UNITED STATES |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 145-8 Citation Subset: IM |
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Descriptor/Qualifier:
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Aged Breast Neoplasms / chemically induced Estrogens / adverse effects, therapeutic use* Female Humans Menopause* Osteoporosis / prevention & control Progesterone / adverse effects, therapeutic use* Uterine Neoplasms / chemically induced |
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0/Estrogens; 57-83-0/Progesterone |
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