Effects of oral continuous 17β-estradiol plus norethisterone acetate replacement therapy on abdominal subcutaneous fat, serum leptin levels and body composition

• Published in: Gynecological endocrinology Vol. 22; no. 7; pp. 381 - 387
• Main Authors: Y¨ksel, Hasan, Odaba i, Ali Riza, Demircan, Selda, Karul, Aslihan, Kozaci, Leyla Didem, Köseo lu, Kutsi, Kizilkaya, Kadir, Ba ak, Okay
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Informa UK Ltd 01.01.2006; Taylor & Francis
• Subjects: body composition; estradiol; leptin; Menopause; norethisterone acetate; subcutaneous fat

Aim. To evaluate the effects of oral continuous 17β-estradiol plus norethisterone acetate (E2 NETA) replacement therapy on abdominal subcutaneous fat, serum leptin level (SLL) and body composition in postmenopausal women. Materials and methods. A 6-month, prospective, randomized, double-blind and pl...