Study on biological markers of bone turnover of menopausal women in Hanoi city
- Author:
Kien Trung Nguyen
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
bone turnover
- MeSH:
Premenopause;
Women;
Biological Factors;
Bone and bones
- From:Journal of Vietnamese Medicine
2001;16(3):13-19
- CountryViet Nam
- Language:Vietnamese
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Abstract:
The study was carried out in Hoan Kiem and Soc Son District in Hanoi city. In each area, 160 women were selected and divided into 4 groups: The menopause of 5 years, > 5-10 years, >10 years and group of 25- 39 years. Vein blood were taken for measurement of alkaline phosphatase activity and osteocalcin concentration. Hungry urine was collected was to determine urinary calcium and creatinin levels, calcium/creatinin ratio. The results showed that: - Serum osteocalcin and alkaline phosphatase which were biological markers of bone formation significantly increased in menopausal women and then decreased. Urinary calcium level and calcium/creatinin ratio of the Hoan Kiem women were higher than Soc Son ones.
