AAN News - Estriol Study

By Dr. James W. Stark

A study presented at the AAN examined the use of estriol in combination with copaxone in the treatment of 158 relapsing-remitting MS patients. At 12 months, the group treated with both copaxone and estriol had improved relapse rates, however that effect was less apparent at 24 months. The relationship between estrogen and MS is an important area of active study, although the IMSMP does not recommend supplementation for most patients