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Impact of Weight Fluctuations from Adolescence to Midlife on the Timing of Natural Menopause: Findings from a Study of 263,586 Norwegian Women

  • By

  • Julie R Langås

  • Anne Eskild

  • Solveig Hofvind

  • Elisabeth K Bjelland

  • October 31, 2024

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Objective:

To study associations of weight change from adolescence to midlife with the timing of natural menopause.

Key Findings:
  • Women with the largest weight loss had the highest hazard of reaching menopause (adjusted HR = 1.11; 95% CI, 1.06-1.17).
  • Women with the largest weight gain had a lower hazard of reaching menopause (adjusted HR = 0.96; 95% CI, 0.93-0.99).
  • Women with stable high weight had the lowest hazard of reaching menopause (adjusted HR = 0.93; 95% CI, 0.90-0.95).
Interpretation:

Weight changes throughout life may significantly influence the timing of menopause, suggesting that weight management is crucial for women's health.

Limitations:
  • Self-reported weight data may introduce bias.
  • The study did not include a specific question about time since the final menstrual period.
  • Findings may not be generalizable to populations outside Norway.
Conclusion:

Changes in body weight across the life course may influence the timing of menopause, highlighting the importance of weight management in women's health.

Original Source(s)

The association of adolescent to midlife weight change with age at natural menopause: a population study of 263 586 women in Norway

  • by Julie R Langås, Anne Eskild, Solveig Hofvind, Elisabeth K Bjelland

  • October 31, 2024

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