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Postmenopausal changes in serum cytokine levels and hormone replacement therapy

Article Abstract:

Hormone replacement therapy may lower the risk of heart disease by increasing blood levels of macrophage colony-stimulating factor. Macrophage colony-stimulating factor is known to lower cholesterol levels and prevent atherosclerosis.

Author: Kamada, Masaharu, Irahara, Minoru, Maegawa, Masahiko, Ohmoto, Yasukazu, Takeji, Takashi, Yasui, Toshiyuki, Aono, Toshihiro
Publisher: Elsevier B.V.
Publication Name: American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology
Subject: Health
ISSN: 0002-9378
Year: 2001
Prevention, Atherosclerosis, Macrophage colony stimulating factor

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Proliferative effects of combination estrogen and progesterone replacement therapy on the normal postmenopausal mammary gland in a murine model

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Combination estrogen and progesterone hormone replacement therapy increased cell proliferation in the breasts of mice. This may explain how hormone therapy increases the risk of breast cancer.

Author: Raafat, Ahmed M., Hofseth, Lorne J., Haslam, Sandra Z.
Publisher: Elsevier B.V.
Publication Name: American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology
Subject: Health
ISSN: 0002-9378
Year: 2001
Causes of, Risk factors, Breast cancer, Cell proliferation

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Cardiovascular responses of perimenopausal women to hormonal replacement therapy

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Hormone therapy can affect the heart. In a study of 6 women, hormone therapy increased cardiac output 18% and decreased systemic vascular resistance by 15%.

Author: Kamali, Parvis, Muller, Tanja, Lang, Uwe, Clapp, James E., III
Publisher: Elsevier B.V.
Publication Name: American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology
Subject: Health
ISSN: 0002-9378
Year: 2000
Heart

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Subjects list: Physiological aspects, Hormone therapy
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