Effect of menopausal hormone therapy on the levels of magnesium, zinc, lead and cadmium in post-menopausal women.

Abstract

1) Higher levels of Mg and Zn were found in blood plasma of women who used MHT. 2) The mean concentration of Cd in the blood of women in both groups was similar. 3) In women who use MHT the level of Pb in whole blood was lower, compared to the rest of the women.