There is an age-related increase in corticosteroid secretion in rats. Could a similar increase with age predispose postmenopausal women to develop osteoporosis?
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Department of Endocrinology, Guy's Hospital, London.
D000305:Adrenal Cortex Hormones / Q000378:metabolism*; D000375:Aging / Q000378:metabolism*; D000728:Androgens / Q000378:metabolism; D000818:Animals; D004198:Disease Susceptibility; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008593:Menopause / Q000378:metabolism*; D008875:Middle Aged; D015663:Osteoporosis, Postmenopausal / Q000209:etiology*; D051381:Rats
D000305:Adrenal Cortex Hormones; D000728:Androgens