Late menopause linked to higher asthma risk, study in Menopause journal suggests estrogen influence.

A study in the journal Menopause finds that women experiencing late menopause face a higher risk of asthma, while early menopause (ages 40-44) is linked to reduced risk. The research suggests estrogen may influence asthma incidence. Women on hormone therapy are 63% more likely to develop asthma. The study, involving over 14,000 postmenopausal women over a decade, highlights the importance for clinicians to monitor asthma symptoms in those with later menopause.

October 30, 2024
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