premenopausal
Americanadjective
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A 2001 study of 59 premenopausal women subjected to stress revealed that the stress led to higher calorie consumption.
From Salon ● Feb. 26, 2024
Because the disease is far more common in men than premenopausal women, scientists have long suspected the sex hormone testosterone is important in atherosclerosis, though its role isn't entirely clear.
From Science Daily ● Feb. 20, 2024
Still, she said, “We are steadfast on annual screening. Cancers in premenopausal women grow faster, and it’s important they don’t develop during the two-year period and go undetected.”
From New York Times ● May 9, 2023
Results revealed that the menopausal women had more brain lesions called “white matter hyperintensities” than the premenopausal women did.
From Washington Post ● Dec. 11, 2022
A study this week on premenopausal women found a temporary half-day to 2-day increase, on average, in cycle length after a COVID-19 vaccine.
From Science Magazine ● Jul. 14, 2022
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