Partial Hysterectomies Still Increase Early Menopause Risk

A new study has suggests that preserving ovaries during hysterectomies may not reduce the risk for osteoporosis, cardiovascular disease and mortality.

Ovary-Saving Hysterectomy Linked to Early Menopause

THURSDAY, Nov. 17 (HealthDay News) –Younger women who have a hysterectomy that spares the ovaries are almost twice as likely to go through early menopause as women who do not have their uteruses removed, according to a new study.

Women and Exercise: Too much can bring on menopause too soon

Study finds lots of exercise may trigger earlier menopause An active lifestyle and a heart healthy diet–it’s what many women strive for but now Japanese study finds both may lead to early menopause.

Smoking linked to early menopause in women

(Medical Xpress) — A new study published in the journal Menopause adds one more reason for women to avoid or give up the smoking habit. The study results show that women who light up are more likely to start menopause a year earlier than non-smokers and are also at a higher risk of bone and heart diseases.

Factors Identified That May Raise Risk of Early Menopause

TUESDAY, Oct. 18 (HealthDay News) — Certain factors have been found to be associated with a raised risk of early menopause, including having a chronic inflammatory disease or having one of two genes known to be linked to breast cancer, especially among those who smoke, according to two new studies.

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