Chapter 48. Chapter 48. Estrogens and SERMs

  1. ASBMR
  1. Robert Lindsay

Published Online: 23 DEC 2009

DOI: 10.1002/9780470623992.ch48

Book Title

Primer on the Metabolic Bone Diseases and Disorders of Mineral Metabolism

Primer on the Metabolic Bone Diseases and Disorders of Mineral Metabolism

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How to Cite

ASBMR (2009) Chapter 48. Estrogens and SERMs, in Primer on the Metabolic Bone Diseases and Disorders of Mineral Metabolism, John Wiley & Sons, Inc., Hoboken, NJ, USA. doi: 10.1002/9780470623992.ch48

Publication History

  1. Published Online: 23 DEC 2009
  2. Published Print: 18 NOV 2008

ISBN Information

Print ISBN: 9780977888214

Online ISBN: 9780470623992

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Summary

This chapter contains sections titled:

  • Introduction

  • Pathogenesis

  • Estrogen Intervention

  • Mechanism of Fracture Risk Reduction

  • Effects of Lower Doses of Hormone: Therapy

  • Effects of Discontinuing Hormones

  • Clinical Use of Hormone Therapy for Osteoporosis

  • Selective Estrogen Receptor Modulators

  • Conclusions

  • Selected Readings

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