JULY 27, 2016

IBD Linked to Premature Menopause

Montreal—Women with inflammatory bowel disease may experience earlier arrival of menopause, a recent study suggests.

The study, by researchers in Canada, found that early onset of IBD is associated with an earlier mean age that women have their final menstrual period: almost five years sooner than the North American average.

“Most women who are referred to specialized menopause clinics have not only menopause symptoms, but many other health issues as well, including diabetes, GI