The effects of moderate alcohol consumption on female hormone levels and reproductive function

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作者
Gill, J [1 ]
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[1] Queen Margaret Univ Coll, Dept Occupat Therapy & Art Therapy, Edinburgh EH8 6HF, Midlothian, Scotland
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ALCOHOL AND ALCOHOLISM | 2000年 / 35卷 / 05期
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10.1093/alcalc/35.5.417
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R194 [卫生标准、卫生检查、医药管理];
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Studies that have investigated the effect of moderate alcohol consumption on the level of oestrogens and progesterone in both pre- and post-menopausal women are reviewed. It is concluded that several lines of evidence point to an alcohol-induced rise in natural or synthetic oestrogen levels in women. Proposed mechanisms include an increased rate of aromatization of testosterone or a decreased rate of oxidation of oestradiol to oestrone. Moderate alcohol consumption has also been linked to decreased progesterone levels in pre-menopausal women. The relevance of these findings to female health, fertility and the timing of the menopause is considered.
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