Article
Evidence of a Causal Effect of Estradiol on Fracture Risk in Men.
The Journal of clinical endocrinology and metabolism - 1 Feb 2019
Nethander Maria, Vandenput Liesbeth, Eriksson Anna L, Windahl Sara, Funck-Brentano Thomas, Ohlsson Claes
Abstract excerpt
Context: Observational studies indicate that serum estradiol (E2) is more strongly associated with bone mineral density (BMD) than serum testosterone (T) is, whereas both E2 and T associate with fracture risk in men. Objective: To evaluate the possible causal effect of serum E2 and T on fracture risk in men. Design, Setting, and Participants: A Mendelian randomization (MR) approach was undertaken using...
Read the complete abstract on PubMedTopics
Share this publication in a Topic to start or enrich a Post.
