articleAnnals of Internal MedicineJun 21, 2005Closed access

The Effect of Combined Estrogen and Progesterone Hormone Replacement Therapy on Disease Activity in Systemic Lupus Erythematosus: A Randomized Trial

Johns Hopkins University

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Abstract

Background

There is concern that exogenous female hormones may worsen disease activity in women with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE).

Objective

To evaluate the effect of hormone replacement therapy (HRT) on disease activity in postmenopausal women with SLE.

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Authors

23

Topics & keywords

Keywords
  • Medicine
  • Placebo
  • Medroxyprogesterone acetate
  • Internal medicine
  • Hormone replacement therapy (female-to-male)
  • Systemic lupus erythematosus
  • Lupus erythematosus
  • Randomized controlled trial
UN Sustainable Development Goals
  • Good health and well-being
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