Are men's sex drives to blame for the menopause?

Conclusion This computer modelling study has suggested that a male preference for mating with younger females could be the reason why menopause evolved in humans. However, whether this is truly the reason, or whether other factors some into play is not possible to say. While this may be of interest to sociologists and others interested in the possibilities of human evolution, it has no direct health implications. Unless someone comes up with a working time machine there is little we can do about the genetic cards that evolution has dealt us. If you are experiencing the menopause, tempting as it may be to start blaming the men in your life, you are better off seeking support from your doctor, who may be able to offer treatment for particular symptoms of menopause. A commonly used treatment is hormone replacement therapy (HRT), although there are also alternatives for women are not suited to HRT. Analysis by Bazian. Edited by NHS Choices. Follow Behind the Headlines on Twitter. Links To The Headlines 'Cradle snatchers' cause menopause, says biologist. The Guardian, June 13 2013 Men 'to blame for the menopause'. BBC News, June 14 2013 Men may be to blame for the menopause. The Daily Telegraph, June 13 2013 Did man's yearning for young women create the menopause? Research suggests that men's wandering eyes may have caused middle-age loss of fertility in women. Mail Online, June 14 2013 Links To Science Morton RA, Stone JR, Singh RS. Mate Choice and the Origin of Menopause. PL...
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