Women with primary ovarian insufficiency have lower bone mineral density

Women with primary ovarian insufficiency have lower bone mineral density

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The aim of the present study was to assess the prevalence of osteoporosis in a sample of 32 patients with spontaneous primary ovarian insufficiency (POI) in comparison to reference groups of 25 pre- and 55 postmenopausal women. Hip (lumbar) and spinal bone mineral density (BMD) measurements were per...

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Main Authors: F. Amarante, L.C. Vilodre, M.A. Maturana, P.M. Spritzer
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Associação Brasileira de Divulgação Científica 2011-01-01
Series:Brazilian Journal of Medical and Biological Research
Subjects:
Premature ovarian failure
Premature menopause
Osteoporosis
Bone mineral density
Hypogonadism
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