A study showing a relationship between the menstrual cycle and dementia

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NEW YORK (Reuters Health) – A new study suggests that women who are menstruating in old age or who have early menopause have an increased risk of dementia.

According to the British Daily Mail, more than 6,000 women participated in the study, through medical examinations

And complete questionnaires regarding their first menstrual cycle, and whether they have spent menopause or have had a hysterectomy in whole or in part.

The results of the study showed that women who had started the first menstrual cycle at the age of 16

At least 23% were more likely to die of dementia than those who started menstruating at age 13 or younger.

Given the total number of years of maternity, women had fewer years of procreation

They are 34 years old, 20% more risk of dementia.

The team also found that 19% of women entered menopause at the age of 47

Dementia, who were exposed at the age of 47

In addition, women who had a hysterectomy were 8%

Risk of dementia compared to those who have not done so.

"It is necessary to study the risk factors," says Paula Gillanz, doctor and researcher at Kaiser Permente.

What affects women, because they can lead us to possible points of intervention. "

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