Korean J Obstet Gynecol.
2000 Feb;43(2):167-171.
The relationship of maturation value of vaginal epithelium and bone mineral density in postmenopausal women
Abstract
OBJECTIVE
To assess the relationship between vaginal cytology and bone mineral density in postmenopausal women.
METHODS
In 93 postmenopausal women, vaginal cytology smears were taken for maturation index, serum estradiol level and bone mineral density were also taken. the percentage of each cell type found By vaginal cytology was multiplied to its specific value:superficial cells, 1.0; intermediate cell, 0.6; parabasal cell, 0.2 and modified to maturation value. Bone mineral density was measured at lumbar spine using DEXA.
RESULTS
The mean bone mineral density was 0.88+/-0.14g/cm2. Mean maturation value was 50.53+/-20.74 and it was related with age and bone mineral density.
CONCLUSION
Maturation value of vaginal epithelial cell represents the influence of estrogen on bone mineral density.
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