Genes that influence the start of menstruation, a milestone of female reproductive health that has lifelong influences on overall health have been identified by an international team of researchers.
The team includes two scientists at the Institute for Aging Research of Hebrew SeniorLife.
What is Menopause?
Menopause is defined as the state of permanent cessation of menstrual cycles (periods) for 12-months.
Menopause is defined as the state of permanent cessation of menstrual cycles (periods) for 12-months.
Typically menarche starts around age 13 or two years after the onset of puberty.
The study provides the first evidence of common genetic variants that influence the normal variation in the timing of female sexual maturation.
Andropause - Male menopause - Symptoms - Causes - Diagnosis - Treatment
Andropause or male menopause causing low libido in a man is due to decreasing level of male hormones, like testosterone. Symptoms of andropause are depression, irritability.
Andropause or male menopause causing low libido in a man is due to decreasing level of male hormones, like testosterone. Symptoms of andropause are depression, irritability.
Besides, one of the genes is located in a region that influences adult height.
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About Hot Flash
The frequency of the hot flash can be from 1 to 2 two hot flashes a week to 10 or greater in a day. The silver lining is that it usually decreases over time.
The frequency of the hot flash can be from 1 to 2 two hot flashes a week to 10 or greater in a day. The silver lining is that it usually decreases over time.
The breakthrough has been reported online in the journal Nature Genetics.
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Effectiveness of Hormone Therapy During Menopause
When is the best time in a woman's reproductive history to start hormone therapy? How does estrogen therapy affect a woman's
When is the best time in a woman's reproductive history to start hormone therapy? How does estrogen therapy affect a woman's
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