5,817 Finnish women study finds premature menopause before 40 increases mortality risk by 2x, with 4x higher risk from cancer; hormone replacement therapy reduces risks by half.
Study of 5,817 Finnish women reveals premature menopause (POI) before 40 increases mortality risk. Women with spontaneous POI had 2x higher risk of death from any cause, 4x higher risk from cancer. However, hormone replacement therapy for over 6 months reduced risks by half. Researchers suggest healthcare professionals focus on reducing excess mortality in premature ovarian insufficiency cases.
May 11, 2024
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