Abstract
This study investigated if self-reports of alcohol use correlated with estradiol and testosterone levels in adolescent females. Ninety-four female senior high school student volunteers from 2 schools completed a questionnaire regarding alcohol use. Twenty cc of blood was assayed for estradiol, testosterone, progesterone, and FSH. Total estradiol levels were higher in females who reported current alcohol use (p ≤ 0.05), and females with higher levels of both testosterone and estradiol were more likely to be using alcohol currently (p ≤ 0.05). Hormonal relationships associated with adolescent alcohol use may be related to future health risks of alcohol use and/or increased risk of alcohol use.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 9-14 |
Number of pages | 6 |
Journal | American Journal on Addictions |
Volume | 8 |
Issue number | 1 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Dec 1999 |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Medicine (miscellaneous)
- Clinical Psychology
- Psychiatry and Mental health