Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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10066944 | International Journal of Gynecology & Obstetrics | 2005 | 6 Pages |
Abstract
These results indicate that menopausal status not only increases plasma LDL-cholesterol and triglyceride levels, but also increases the HDL2/HDL3 ratio when associated with elevation of plasma triglyceride levels. These changes may increase the risk for CHD due to enlargement of the lipid pool.
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Authors
T. Ushiroyama, K. Sakuma, A. Ikeda, M. Ueki,