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Taylor & Francis Oestrogen Deficiency Causes And Consequences 1997 Edition by Professor R W Shaw,R.W. Shaw
This is a high-level clinical text and reference book covering the latest knowledge about the causes and consequences of estrogen deficiency. It contains ten highly detailed chapters on the effects of the withdrawal of normal premenopausal circulating levels of estradiol-17-beta, including changes in serum lipids and their fractions, hematological and clotting parameters, the cardiovascular system, bone mineral density, amenorrhea, premature ovarian failure following surgical oophorectomy and various drug therapies, and the advantages and disadvantages of hormone replacement therapy. The book includes many illustrations and extensive reference lists with each chapter.