Women with early periods at increased risk of early or premature menopause

(University of Queensland) A large international study has found that women who began menstruation before age 11 have an 80 percent higher risk of early or premature menopause. This risk increased in women without children and early periods. The researchers recommend health practitioners begin monitoring at risk women earlier in life and implement prevention strategies to combat the increased risk of chronic disease that is associated with early menopause.

from EurekAlert! - Social and Behavioral Science http://ift.tt/2jeFoBA