THEIN VIVOINACTIVATION OF ESTRADIOL BY THE HUMAN LIVER

1 February 1952

journal article
research article
Published by The Endocrine Society in Endocrinology

Vol. 50 (2) , 269-271
https://doi.org/10.1210/endo-50-2-269

Abstract

Seven ovariectomized women with mesenteric estradiol implants showed little vaginal cornification, and a high incidence of menopausal symptoms up to 4 mos. postoperatively, while 4 similar women, with rectus muscle estradiol implants, showed a high level of vaginal cornification and no menopausal symptoms up to 7 mos. postoperatively.

Keywords

ESTROGENS/METABOLISM
LIVER/PHYSIOLOGY

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