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United States: Physical abuse affects ovaries

Off Our Backs, Jan/Feb 2002 by Elliot, Farar, Douglas, Carol Anne, Kulla, Bridget, Maclay, Amanda, Et al

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Physical abuse and sexual abuse can affect the function of the ovaries, according to the November issue of Epidemiology. A study of 732 women aged 36 to 45 showed that women who had been sexually or physically abused had lower estrogen levels and had early onset of menopause. Research has shown that early onset of menopause is linked to a greater risk of heart disease.

The research was led by Jenifer E. Allsworth of the Brown University School of Medicine in Providence, Rhode Island.

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