Article
Polymorphisms in the estrogen synthesis and metabolism pathways and symptoms during the menopausal transition: observations from the Seattle Midlife Women's Health Study.
Menopause (New York, N.Y.) - 1 Jan 2000
Woods Nancy F, Mitchell Ellen Sullivan, Tao Yun, Viernes Hannah-Malia A, Stapleton Patricia L, Farin Federico M
Abstract excerpt
OBJECTIVE: The purpose of this study was to determine whether polymorphisms in the estrogen synthesis and metabolism pathways are associated with women's vasomotor symptom experiences during the menopausal transition. DESIGN: In 2002, a subset of women enrolled in the Seattle Midlife Women's Health Study since 1990 (N = 174) provided a buccal smear for genotyping. Women were recruited by complete ascertainment of...
Topics
- Alleles
- Aromatase
- Aryl Hydrocarbon Hydroxylases
- Body Mass Index
- Creatinine
- Estrogen Receptor alpha
- Estrogens
- Estrone
- Female
- Genotype
- Hot Flashes
