Human Skin

January 2016 in “ Menopause ”

M. Julie Thornton

estrogen menopause estrogen deficiency collagen wrinkles dryness elasticity hysterectomy bilateral salpingo-oophorectomy BSO estrogen therapy systemic estrogen oophorectomy

Studysummary Estrogen deficiency, like after menopause or certain surgeries, leads to faster skin aging and health issues.

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