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ea0029p901 | Female Reproduction | ICEECE2012

Health related behaviour and understanding of menopausal therapies among women with premature menopause

Gibson-Helm M. , Teede H. , Ranasinha S. , Vincent A.

Premature menopause (PM) occurs spontaneously as premature ovarian failure (POF), or is medically induced (MIPM) by oophorectomy, chemotherapy or radiotherapy. PM is associated with increased health risks, including osteoporosis. This study explored understanding of menopausal therapies, medication use and health-related behaviour in women with and without PM.Methods: Cross-sectional, questionnaire-based study involving 23 premenopausal, 25 POF and 29 MI...