The effect of estradiol and a combined estradiol/progestagen preparation on insulin sensitivity in healthy postmenopausal women

Abnormalities of carbohydrate metabolism and insulin sensitivity have been reported in estrogen deficiency. Estrogen replacement appears to result in an improvement in these parameters, although progestagens may antagonize these effects. We have examined the effects of transdermal estradiol and oral...

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