Influence of oral contraceptive use on bone density in climacteric women

H Enzelsberger; M Metka; G Heytmanek; B Schurz; C Kurz; M Kusztrich

doi:10.1016/0378-5122(88)90103-x

Influence of oral contraceptive use on bone density in climacteric women

Maturitas. 1988 Mar;9(4):375-8. doi: 10.1016/0378-5122(88)90103-x.

Authors

H Enzelsberger¹, M Metka, G Heytmanek, B Schurz, C Kurz, M Kusztrich

Affiliation

¹ 1st Dept. Obstetrics and Gynaecology, University of Vienna, Austria.

PMID: 3380020
DOI: 10.1016/0378-5122(88)90103-x

Abstract

The aim of the study was to investigate the influence of long-term administration of oral contraceptives on bone density in climacteric women. The existence of a correlation between long-term use and bone density was confirmed.

MeSH terms

Age Factors
Bone and Bones / analysis
Bone and Bones / drug effects*
Climacteric / metabolism*
Contraceptives, Oral / administration & dosage
Contraceptives, Oral / pharmacology*
Densitometry
Female
Humans
Middle Aged
Minerals / analysis
Osteoporosis / prevention & control

Substances

Contraceptives, Oral
Minerals