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Bone mineral density is reduced in female but not male subjects with Addison's disease.

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1994

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Chris Florkowski, Sarah J. Holmes, J. R. Elliot, R. A. DONALD, Eric A. Espiner
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Abstract

Women with Addison's disease therefore have a greater than expected reduction in BMD. We postulate that this may be related to loss of adrenal androgens.