AdvertisementUK researchers have found that these genetic variants are able to roughly predict the age at which some women will experience menopause, and thus identify those at risk of early menopause. This discovery could lead to improved infertility treatments in the future, plus increase the natural reproductive lifespan of women, they said. AdvertisementIn mice, the researchers found two particular genes, Chek1 and Chek2, that were associated with fertility and reproductive lifespan. They found that earlier menopause increased the risk of type 2 diabetes and was linked to poorer bone health and increased risk of fractures. But they found earlier menopause to decrease the risk of some types of cancer, such as ovarian and breast cancer.

Source: Huffington Post August 04, 2021 15:00 UTC