Premature menopause is the cessation of menstruation before the age of 40, which can have a profound impact on a woman's health and quality of life.
Jayshree Gajraj, senior consultant, obstetrics and gynecology, MGM Healthcare, told IANS that smoking hastens premature menopause, which increases the risk of women developing osteoporosis, heart disease, cancer, psychological issues like depression and anxiety. Is.
Nicotine, a primary component of tobacco, has harmful effects on ovarian function by reducing the number of viable eggs and accelerating the decline in ovarian reserve.
Menopause begins prematurely due to premature depletion of follicles. This not only affects fertility but also contributes to an overall decline in ovarian function.“Estrogen has cardio-protective effects, and its sudden reduction can lead to adverse changes in cholesterol levels, blood pressure, and vascular function,” said Dr. Jayashree.
Research shows that women who smoke enter menopause about a year earlier than non-smoking women and two years earlier than women who are heavy smokers.
Vidyasree Kamath C Consultant Obstetrics and Gynaecologist, KMC Hospital, Mangalore told IANS, "It has been observed that smokers who are currently smoking will experience menopause at a younger age than those who have never smoked. Who have never smoked."
The doctor added that "the byproducts of smoking reduce the quantity or quality of ovarian follicles; it also causes changes in reproductive hormone levels during the reproductive years; and smoking exposure during the intrauterine period also affects the follicle pool." and affects the timing of menopause."
“Smokers are 35 percent more likely to break a hip after menopause than nonsmokers.Former smokers have a 15 percent higher risk of hip fracture. How long you smoke will affect your fracture risk more than whether you smoke at all," Sofia Rodrigues, consultant - OBG, Manipal Hospital, Goa, told IANS.
A recent study showed that women who enter menopause before the age of 40 are more likely to die at a younger age. Experts say premature menopause is a serious issue and underlines the urgent need for widespread education and awareness.
Jayshree Gajraj, senior consultant, obstetrics and gynecology, MGM Healthcare, told IANS that smoking hastens premature menopause, which increases the risk of women developing osteoporosis, heart disease, cancer, psychological issues like depression and anxiety. Is.
Nicotine, a primary component of tobacco, has harmful effects on ovarian function by reducing the number of viable eggs and accelerating the decline in ovarian reserve.
Menopause begins prematurely due to premature depletion of follicles. This not only affects fertility but also contributes to an overall decline in ovarian function.“Estrogen has cardio-protective effects, and its sudden reduction can lead to adverse changes in cholesterol levels, blood pressure, and vascular function,” said Dr. Jayashree.
Research shows that women who smoke enter menopause about a year earlier than non-smoking women and two years earlier than women who are heavy smokers.
Vidyasree Kamath C Consultant Obstetrics and Gynaecologist, KMC Hospital, Mangalore told IANS, "It has been observed that smokers who are currently smoking will experience menopause at a younger age than those who have never smoked. Who have never smoked."
The doctor added that "the byproducts of smoking reduce the quantity or quality of ovarian follicles; it also causes changes in reproductive hormone levels during the reproductive years; and smoking exposure during the intrauterine period also affects the follicle pool." and affects the timing of menopause."
“Smokers are 35 percent more likely to break a hip after menopause than nonsmokers.Former smokers have a 15 percent higher risk of hip fracture. How long you smoke will affect your fracture risk more than whether you smoke at all," Sofia Rodrigues, consultant - OBG, Manipal Hospital, Goa, told IANS.
A recent study showed that women who enter menopause before the age of 40 are more likely to die at a younger age. Experts say premature menopause is a serious issue and underlines the urgent need for widespread education and awareness.
