Genetic factors that influence the age at which menopause occurs identified

For the first time, scientists have been able to identify genetic factors that influence the age at which natural menopause occurs in women. Ms Lisette Stolk, a researcher from Erasmus MC, Rotterdam, The Netherlands, told the annual conference of the European Society of Human Genetics Monday (25 May) that a greater understanding of the factors influencing age at menopause might eventually help to improve the clinical treatment of infertile women...

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