TitleSpinal reflex profiles in early postmenopausal women.
Publication TypeJournal Article
Year of Publication2003
AuthorsHoffman, M, Maddalozzo, GF, Widrick, J, Snow, C
JournalThe journal of gender-specific medicine : JGSM : the official journal of the Partnership for Women's Health at Columbia
Volume6
Issue3
Pagination27-9
Date Published2003
KeywordsSpine
Abstract

Estrogen receptors have been located in the human spinal cord and the dorsal root ganglia. The location of these receptors may allow them to participate in motoneuron regulation. Estrogen has the capability to exhibit a strong influence on cells of the nervous system.