Dietary patterns and age at natural menopause: evidence from the UK Women ’s Cohort Study

The current life expectancy of females in the United Kingdom is estimated to be 82.9 years [1], and the average age of menopause is 51 years [2]. Women in the UK therefore spend around one-third of their life in the menopausal state. The timing of menopause influences future health outcomes, such that an early age at menopause increases risk of bone fractures and cardiovascular diseases while an increased risk of breast, ovarian and endometrial cancer have been associated with a late onset of menopause [3].

Source: Maturitas - October 9, 2020 Category: Primary Care Authors: Yashvee Dunneram, Darren C. Greenwood, Janet E. Cade Source Type: research