Serum estradiol and radial mineral content in postmenopausal females.
The serum estradiol concentration and bone mineral content of the right radius were determined in 34 postmenopausal females. Regression analysis showed a significant positive correlation between the serum estradiol concentration and bone mineral content of the right radius (r=0.477, p less than 0.01). These results support the view that the decreased level of serum estrogens is one of the major factors involved in the loss of bone mass with age.
D000368:Aged; D001842:Bone and Bones / Q000032:analysis*; D004958:Estradiol / Q000097:blood*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008593:Menopause; D008875:Middle Aged; D008903:Minerals / Q000032:analysis*
D008903:Minerals; D004958:Estradiol