HIV Infection, Drug Use, and Onset of Natural Menopause

2005169 citationsJournal Article

Authors

Ellie E. Schoenbaum · Montefiore Medical Center

Diana Hartel · Population Council

Yungtai Lo · Population Council

Andrea A. Howard · Montefiore Medical Center

Michelle Floris-Moore · Population Council

Julia H. Arnsten · Albert Einstein College of Medicine

Nanette Santoro ·

Abstract

Our study shows that HIV infection and immunosuppression are associated with an earlier age at the onset of menopause. Whether early onset of menopause in HIV-infected women increases their risk of osteoporosis and heart disease requires further study.

Topics & Keywords

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: Clinical Infectious Diseases

Volume 41, Issue 10, pp. 1517-1524

DOI: 10.1086/497270

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