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

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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    The study analyzed weight changes from adolescence to midlife in 263,586 Norwegian women aged 50-69 years.

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    Women with significant weight loss had a higher hazard of reaching menopause, while those with weight gain had a lower hazard.

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    Stable high weight was associated with the lowest hazard of reaching menopause among the participants.

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    The findings suggest that body weight fluctuations throughout life may influence the timing of natural menopause.

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    Understanding weight change impacts on menopause timing could enhance knowledge of ovarian aging and related health risks.

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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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