Sex hormones and systemic lupus erythematosus

Lupus. 2008 May;17(5):412-5. doi: 10.1177/0961203308090026.

Abstract

The role of estrogen, prolactin, pregnancy and androgen (including DHEA) in SLE is reviewed. A comlex interaction of multiple sex hormones is involved in SLE.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Animals
  • Contraception / adverse effects
  • Estrogens / immunology
  • Gonadal Steroid Hormones / immunology*
  • Hormone Replacement Therapy
  • Humans
  • Lupus Erythematosus, Systemic / chemically induced
  • Lupus Erythematosus, Systemic / immunology*

Substances

  • Estrogens
  • Gonadal Steroid Hormones