Effects of Tibilone on Bone Density, Menopause Symptoms and Breast Density in Women After Prophylactic Oophorectomy

Summary

Women undergoing surgical menopause often experience marked menopausal side effects but are reluctant to use estrogen or other female hormones to ease the transition to menopause because of worries that the hormones may increase breast cancer risks. This study will evaluate tibolone in women experiencing surgical menopause to assess its effects on bone health, menopause symptoms and breast density.

Timeline

Start

2004-04

Primary completion

2006-03

Completion

2006-03

Publications

• McCauley LS, Ghatas MP, Sumrell RM, Cirnigliaro CM, Kirshblum SC, Bauman WA, Gorgey AS. Measurement of Visceral Adipose Tissue in Persons With Spinal Cord Injury by Magnetic Resonance Imaging and Dual X-Ray Absorptiometry: Generation and Application of a Predictive Equation. J Clin Densitom. 2020 Jan-Mar;23(1):63-72. doi: 10.1016/j.jocd.2018.12.003. Epub 2018 Dec 15.

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