Effects of estrogen, raloxifene, and hormone replacement therapy on serum C-reactive protein and homocysteine levels.

Gol M., AKAN P., Dogan E., Karas C., Saygili U., Posaci C.

Maturitas, vol.53, no.3, pp.252-9, 2006 (SCI-Expanded) identifier identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 53 Issue: 3
  • Publication Date: 2006
  • Doi Number: 10.1016/j.maturitas.2005.05.006
  • Journal Name: Maturitas
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
  • Page Numbers: pp.252-9
  • Keywords: conjugated equine estrogen, hormone replacement therapy, raloxifene, nomegestrol acetate, C-reactive protein, homocysteine
  • Dokuz Eylül University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

Objectives: To investigate the effects of conjugated equine estrogen (CEE), CEE plus medroxyprogesterone acetate (MPA), CEE plus Nomegestrol acetate (NA), and raloxifene on serum high sensitivity C-reactive protein (hs-CRP) and homocysteine (Hcy) levels in healthy postmenopausal women.