Serum oestradiol in women with and without breast disease
1990
Oestradiol Levels in Women with Breast Disease
Sample size: 300
publication
Evidence: moderate
Author Information
Author(s): Bennett et al.
Conclusion
Post-menopausal women with malignant disease have significantly higher % free E2 levels compared to normal controls and patients with benign disease.
Supporting Evidence
- The % free E2 levels in post-menopausal women with malignant disease were significantly higher than those for normal controls.
- There were no other differences of statistical significance.
Takeaway
This study looked at hormone levels in women with different types of breast disease and found that those with cancer had higher hormone levels than those without.
Participant Demographics
Includes premenopausal and postmenopausal women.
Statistical Information
P-Value
0.056, <0.001
Statistical Significance
p<0.001
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