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health1 year ago

"Understanding Early Menopause: Prevalence, Risk Factors, and Personal Experiences"

Actress Naomi Watts and a Canadian woman share their experiences with early menopause, shedding light on the common but often misunderstood condition. Early menopause, occurring between ages 40 and 45, and premature menopause, before age 40, can lead to severe symptoms and health risks if not properly diagnosed and treated. Many women feel unprepared and alone during this stage of life, highlighting the need for more education and support. Treatment options, including hormone replacement therapy, aim to alleviate symptoms and mitigate long-term health risks associated with early menopause.

via Yahoo Canada Shine On|
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health2 years ago

Premenstrual Disorders Linked to Increased Risk of Early Menopause, Study Finds

A new study suggests that people with premenstrual disorders (PMDs) such as premenstrual syndrome and premenstrual dysphoric disorder have more than twice the risk of experiencing early menopause. Early menopause, defined as occurring before age 45, is associated with poorer heart, brain, and bone health. The study, which included data from over 3,000 women, highlights the need for better recognition and treatment of PMDs. Further research is needed to understand the biological connection between PMDs and early menopause and to explore potential interventions.

via CNN|
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health2 years ago

Sunlight deprivation linked to increased risk of early menopause and worsened symptoms

A study suggests that women who do not get enough vitamin D may have a higher risk of experiencing early menopause and more severe symptoms. Vitamin D is believed to slow down the aging of the ovaries and protect against falling serotonin levels, which helps regulate body temperature and alleviate symptoms like hot flashes. Early menopause can lead to infertility, increased risk of weak bones and heart disease, and severe menopausal symptoms. Black women and ethnicities with darker skin are particularly at risk due to requiring more sunlight to obtain vitamin D. The study found that women deficient in vitamin D were up to 34% more likely to experience early menopause, and lower vitamin D levels were associated with a shorter reproductive lifespan. However, further adjustments for factors like age, race, education levels, and wealth did not show a significant association between vitamin D levels and early menopause.

via Daily Mail|
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health2 years ago

Hormone Therapy for Early Menopause and Alzheimer's Disease.

A new study has found that early menopause may increase the risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease. Hormone therapy (HT) could help offset that risk. Women who went into menopause before age 40, from age 40 to 45, or who started hormone therapy more than five years after they started menopause had higher levels of tau in their brains. People who started HT around the time they began menopause didn’t have an increased risk for developing tau proteins in the brain, suggesting that the menopause treatment may temper the risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease.

via Yahoo Life|
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