Genetic secret to age women start menopause discovered

Research could lead to doctors being able to tell women how long they have got left to start a familyA series of genetic signals that influences the age women begin menopause has been identified, potentially paving the way to fertility treatment that could extend the natural reproductive lifespan of women.Researchers scanned the genes of more than 200,000 women and found nearly 300 genetic signals that researchers said could help identify why some women are predisposed to early menopause, the health consequences of going through menopause early and whether these signals can be manipulated to improve fertility.Continue reading...
Source: Guardian Unlimited Science - Category: Science Authors: Tags: Menopause Women Medical research UK news Society Health Genetics Source Type: news