Association between age at menarche and bone mineral density in postmenopausal women

Association between age at menarche and bone mineral density in postmenopausal women

Abstract Background Age at menarche (AAM) directly affects female estrogen levels, which play a vital role in bone metabolism. The exact relationship between bone mineral density (BMD) and AAM remains controversial. Thus, this study aimed to determine the association between AAM and lumbar spine (LS...

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Main Authors: Yimei Yang, Shanshan Wang, Hui Cong
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2023-01-01
Series:Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery and Research
Subjects:
Menarche
Bone mineral density
Postmenopausal women
Osteoporosis
NHANES
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s13018-023-03520-2

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https://doi.org/10.1186/s13018-023-03520-2

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