کد مقاله | کد نشریه | سال انتشار | مقاله انگلیسی | نسخه تمام متن |
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1918672 | 1047968 | 2006 | 6 صفحه PDF | دانلود رایگان |

ObjectiveTo evaluate the effects of a non-prescription red clover extract (MF11 RCE, Melbrosin International, Vienna, Austria) on selected sex hormones and endometrium in postmenopausal women.Patients and methodsOne-hundred and nine postmenopausal women with an age ≥40 years were randomly assigned to one of two groups either two capsules of MF11RCE (80 mg isoflavone) per day for a 90 day period, or placebo of equal design. After a 7 day washout period, medication was crossed-over for another 90 days.ResultsCombined evaluation demonstrated that supplementation with MF11RCE (verum), in contrast to placebo, significantly increased plasma testosterone levels and decreased endometrial thickness.ConclusionMF11RCE exerts a moderate effect on testosterone levels in postmenopausal women, while estradiol levels remained unchanged. The observed reduction of endometrial thickness provides further support for a safe role for isoflavones in terms of endometrial hyperplasia.
Journal: Maturitas - Volume 55, Issue 1, 20 August 2006, Pages 76–81