1998
DOI: 10.1210/jcem.83.7.4708
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Associations between Low Levels of Serum Estradiol, Bone Density, and Fractures among Elderly Women: The Study of Osteoporotic Fractures1

Abstract: To evaluate the skeletal effects of endogenous serum estradiol, we measured bone mineral density (BMD) at the calcaneus and radius (single photon absorptiometry) and at the hip and spine (dual x-ray absorptiometry) in 274 women aged 65 yr or more who participated in the Study of Osteoporotic Fractures. Lateral radiographs of the thoracic and lumbar spine were also taken, and serum was assayed for estradiol. Those who had estradiol levels from 10-25 pg/mL had 4.9%, 9.6%, 7.3%, and 6.8% greater BMD at total hip,… Show more

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“…These hormonal disorders are characterized by profound hypoestrogenism with serum estradiol levels lower than 30-40 pg/ml [12]. .…”
Section: Estrogens' Influence On Bone Mineral Densitymentioning
confidence: 99%
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“…These hormonal disorders are characterized by profound hypoestrogenism with serum estradiol levels lower than 30-40 pg/ml [12]. .…”
Section: Estrogens' Influence On Bone Mineral Densitymentioning
confidence: 99%
“…The main purpose of the therapy is the achievement of appropriate serum estradiol concentration using hormonal therapy (estrogen-progestin) or using preparations which lower prolactin levels in case of hyperprolactinemia [11]. Minimal serum estradiol level which has a positive impact on bone metabolism is 40-50 pg/ml [12]. Proper diet (calcium and vitamin D 3 ) and weight gain in case of undernutrition are also very important [13].…”
Section: Introductionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…The serum E 2 and 25OHD levels were measured using a chemiluminescent immunoassay (CLIA) and electrochemiluminescent immunoassay, respectively, Since the serum E 2 level under the limit of detection for CLIA was < 10 pg/mL, and because this level was associated with low BMD in postmenopausal women [ 30 ], low serum E 2 levels were defined as < 10 pg/mL. Serum 25OHD levels were divided into normal (> = 30 ng/ml), insufficiency (< 30 ng/ml and > = 20 ng/ml), and deficiency (< 20 ng/ml) [ 31 ].…”
Section: Methodsmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…Postmenopausal decline in estrogen decreases mineralization and escalates the rate of bone resorption causing osteoporosis . Apart from increasing the risk of bone fractures, estrogen deficiency also delays fracture healing. , Association of estrogen deficiency and bone health leads to the use of estrogen to treat osteoporosis in women. Systemic administration of estrogen was shown to reverse the postmenopausal decline in the BMD and reduced fragility fractures. , However, life-threatening diseases such as breast cancer, thrombosis, and stroke were associated with systemic E2 administration, and these risks depend on the dose and the length of time for E2 used.…”
Section: Introductionmentioning
confidence: 99%