Effect of oral and transdermal oestrogen therapy on bone mineral density in functional hypothalamic amenorrhoea: a systematic review and meta-analysis

Background Female athletes might develop reduced bone mineral density (BMD) and amenorrhoea due to low energy intake.Objective To systematically review the literature of randomised controlled trials (RCTs) assessing the effect of oestrogen oral contraceptives (OCP), conjugated oestrogens (CE) and tr...

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Main Authors: Knut Stavem, Michael Bjørn Russell, Aleksander Chaibi, Karoline Aalberg, Frode Norheim
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMJ Publishing Group 2021-08-01
Series:BMJ Open Sport & Exercise Medicine
Online Access:https://bmjopensem.bmj.com/content/7/3/e001112.full