Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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10743776 | Maturitas | 2008 | 11 Pages |
Abstract
BMI across the reproductive lifespan did not influence age at menopause to an extent that would be clinically relevant for postmenopausal health. Lower BMI at all ages and underweight trajectory were related to an earlier start of HT. Further studies are required to understand whether such relationships are due to underweight women experiencing menopause earlier (and because of menopausal symptoms starting HT earlier) than heavier women, or having behavioural characteristics related to earlier HT use, independent of menopause.
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Authors
Rebecca Hardy, Gita D. Mishra, Diana Kuh,