Do differences in female sex hormone levels contribute to gastro-oesophageal reflux disease?

Abstract
Hormone replacement therapy is associated with both reflux symptoms and oesophagitis. During pregnancy, elevated sex hormones are thought to contribute to the high prevalence of reflux symptoms. Increased female sex hormone levels may thus contribute to the aetiology of gastro-oesophageal reflux disease (GORD).To determine if female sex hormone levels are associated with symptomatic acid reflux.Women with GORD symptoms undergoing oesophageal pH...
Paper Details
Title
Do differences in female sex hormone levels contribute to gastro-oesophageal reflux disease?
Published Date
Jul 1, 2013
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