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Estrogens reduce bone loss in the ovariectomized, lactating rat model.

S C Garner1, J J Anderson, M H Mar

  • 1Department of Nutrition, School of Public Health, University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill 27599-7400.

Bone and Mineral
|October 1, 1991
PubMed
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Estrogen therapy significantly preserves bone mineral mass in ovariectomized, lactating rats. This study demonstrates estrogen

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Area of Science:

  • Endocrinology
  • Bone Biology
  • Reproductive Physiology

Background:

  • Lactation and ovariectomy induce significant bone mineral loss.
  • Estrogen plays a crucial role in maintaining bone homeostasis.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the efficacy of estrogen treatment in preventing bone loss during lactation in ovariectomized rats.
  • To compare the effects of different estrogen formulations and doses on bone mineral retention.

Main Methods:

  • Ovariectomized, lactating rats were treated with 17 beta-estradiol (pellets or injections) or estrone.
  • Bone mineral mass was assessed by bone ash weight in femurs.
  • Serum estradiol levels were measured.

Main Results:

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  • Estrogen treatment improved bone mineral mass retention by 15-25% compared to vehicle controls.
  • Doses of 5 and 16 micrograms/day of estradiol benzoate significantly increased bone mineral retention.
  • Estrone also improved bone retention, but higher doses were required compared to estradiol.

Conclusions:

  • Estrogen therapy effectively reduces bone mineral loss associated with lactation in ovariectomized rats.
  • Both 17 beta-estradiol and estrone demonstrate bone-protective effects.
  • Dose-dependent efficacy of estradiol in preserving bone mass was observed.