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Exploring the Role of Adipose Tissue in Sex Steroid Dynamics Among Postmenopausal Women Undergoing Hormone Therapy

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  • Poli Mara Spritzer

  • Betânia Rodrigues dos Santos

  • October 26, 2024

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    Adipose tissue in postmenopausal women is crucial for converting androgen precursors into estrogens, influencing sex steroid dynamics.

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    Menopausal hormone therapy (MHT) significantly increases estrogen concentrations and estrogen-to-androgen ratios in adipose tissue.

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    Postmenopausal women on MHT exhibit lower testosterone levels in visceral adipose tissue compared to nonusers.

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    The study highlights the need for further research on the effects of MHT on local steroid metabolism and body composition.

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    Future studies should explore the relationship between MHT, body fat distribution, and cardiometabolic health in postmenopausal women.

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New Insights on the Environment of Sex Steroids in Adipose Tissue of Postmenopausal Women at Hormone Therapy

  • by Poli Mara Spritzer, Betânia Rodrigues dos Santos

  • October 26, 2024

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