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.

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