Effect of oral conjugated equine estrogen combined with medroxyprogesterone acetate on plasma homocysteine levels in postmenopausal women

Fertil Steril. 2005 Oct;84(4):1037-9. doi: 10.1016/j.fertnstert.2005.05.008.

Abstract

Conjugated equine estrogen alone or combined with medroxyprogesterone acetate lowered homocysteine levels in postmenopausal women. Regardless of the dosage of progestin used, there was no impact on homocysteine metabolism after 3 years of therapy.

Publication types

  • Comparative Study
  • Randomized Controlled Trial

MeSH terms

  • Administration, Oral
  • Analysis of Variance
  • Drug Therapy, Combination
  • Estrogens, Conjugated (USP) / administration & dosage*
  • Female
  • Homocysteine / blood*
  • Humans
  • Medroxyprogesterone Acetate / administration & dosage*
  • Middle Aged
  • Postmenopause / blood*
  • Postmenopause / drug effects*

Substances

  • Estrogens, Conjugated (USP)
  • Homocysteine
  • Medroxyprogesterone Acetate