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Potential influences of oral contraceptive use and physical activity on bone health : a one-year prospective study in young women

Creator:

Almstedt Shoepe, Hawley Chase

Abstract:

Osteoporosis is a skeletal disease affecting 44 million Americans. A primary strategy to prevent osteoporosis is to develop a high peak bone mass in youth. Oral Contraceptives (OCs) alter hormones in women and could affect bone mass development. The interaction between OCs and skeletal mineralization is poorly understood. PURPOSE: Our...

Resource Type:

Dissertation