Serum C-reactive protein and plasma homocysteine levels are associated with hormone therapy use and other factors: A population-based study of middle-aged Australian-born women

Abstract

Objective: To investigate the associations between C-reactive protein (CRP), homocysteine levels, use of hormone therapy (HT) and other factors. Methods: A 12-year prospective study of 438 Australian-born women (Melbourne Women's Midlife Health Project), who at baseline were aged 45-55 years, had menstruated in the previous 3 months and were not taking HT. Fasting blood was collected in the 11th follow-up year for CRP, homocysteine, estradiol and follicle stimulating hormone (FSH) levels. Physical measurements and face-to-face interviews obtained information on health and lifestyle variables. Results: A total of 258 women (mean age 60 years) participated in the 11th follow-up year. Multiple ..