Tamoxifen increases bone density in postmenopausal women

Change in bone mineral density in the lumbar spine and hip in postmenopausal women treated with tamoxifen or placebo. Tamoxifen was associated with an increase in bone density at both sites.

Data from: Powles TJ, Hickish T, Kanis JA, et al. Effect of tamoxifen on bone mineral density measured by dual-energy x-ray absorptiometry in healthy premenopausal and postmenopausal women. J Clin Oncol 1996; 14:78.

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