Why Were Ovariectomized Rats Used In This Experiment

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Why Were Ovariectomized Rats Used In This Experiment

How does the fact that the rats are ovariectomized explain their baseline T scores?
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They were used since they no longer produce estrogen and this experiement tested estrogen therapy or calcitonin therapy. The rats all had osteoporosis since estrogen loss weakens bone growth, which is why they had baseline T scores.

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