Levonorgestrel and 17beta-estradiol given transdermally for the prevention of postmenopausal osteoporosis.

Warming, L

Levonorgestrel and 17beta-estradiol given transdermally for the prevention of postmenopausal osteoporosis. [electronic resource] - Maturitas Feb 2005 - 78-85 p. digital

Publication Type: Clinical Trial; Clinical Trial, Phase III; Journal Article; Randomized Controlled Trial

0378-5122

10.1016/j.maturitas.2004.03.016 doi


Administration, Cutaneous
Aged
Alkaline Phosphatase--blood
Biomarkers--analysis
Bone Density
Collagen--urine
Contraceptives, Oral, Synthetic--therapeutic use
Double-Blind Method
Estradiol--therapeutic use
Estrogen Replacement Therapy
Female
Humans
Levonorgestrel--therapeutic use
Middle Aged
Osteocalcin--blood
Osteoporosis, Postmenopausal--prevention & control
Peptide Fragments--urine
Prospective Studies
Treatment Outcome