Selective Oestrogen Receptor Modulators (SERMs)
A Novel Option to Maintain Health in the Postmenopause
1st Edition
Published on 7. March 2000
Book
Paperback/Softback
176 pages
978-1-85317-820-7 (ISBN)
Description
Selective oestrogen receptor modulators (SERMs) are now recognised as a valuable method of maintaining the health of postmenopausal women. Aimed at the non-specialist, the book initially discusses the epidemiology of the menopause and the mechanism of action of oestrogen before concentrating specifically on the effect of SERMs, their safety profile and their role in clinical practice.
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Language
English
Place of publication
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Taylor & Francis Ltd
Target group
College/higher education
Professional and scholarly
Dimensions
Height: 210 mm
Width: 140 mm
Weight
376 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-85317-820-7 (9781853178207)
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Content
1. Oestrogen Deficiency: An Overview 2. Epidemiology of the Menopause 3. Mechanism of Action of Oestrogen and Related Compounds 4. Skeletal Effects of SERMs 5. Effects of SERMs on Symptoms of the Menopause 6. The Effect of SERMs on the Reproductive System 7. Uterine and Breast Safety 8. SERMs: Other Aspects of the Safety Profile 9. The Role of SERMs in Clinical Practice