Commentary on: Liang C, Chung HF, Dobson AJ, Cade JE, Greenwood DC, Hayashi K, Hardy R, Kuh D, Schouw YTV, Sandin S, Weiderpass E, Mishra GD. Is there a link between infertility, miscarriage, stillbirth, and premature or early menopause? Results from pooled analyses of 9 cohort studies. Am J Obstet Gynecol. 2023 Jul;229(1):47.e1-47.e9. doi: 10.1016/j.ajog.2023.04.009. Epub 2023 Apr 13.
Women with a history of recurrent miscarriages, infertility, or stillbirths should be informed of their increased risk of early or premature or menopause. Future studies should aim to evaluate whether a tailored counselling and management strategies considering this risk can improve patient outcomes and overall quality of care.
Menopause is a significant milestone for women, marking the permanent cessation of menstruation after 12 months of amenorrhoea. The onset of menopause is influenced by various factors, including genetics, lifestyle and...