Irregular and long menstrual cycles linked to greater risk of early death – Science Codex

Irregular and long menstrual cycles in adolescence and adulthood are associated with a greater risk of early death (before age 70), finds a study published by The BMJ today.
These associations were stronger for deaths related to cardiovascular disease and when long and irregular cycles were consistently present during adolescence and throughout adulthood. They were also slightly stronger among women who smoked.
The results highlight the need to consider the menstrual cycle as a vital sign of …

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