American journal of respiratory and critical care medicine
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Am. J. Respir. Crit. Care Med. · Apr 2017
Menopause is Associated with Accelerated Lung Function Decline.
Menopause is associated with changes in sex hormones, which affect immunity, inflammation, and osteoporosis and may impair lung function. Lung function decline has not previously been investigated in relation to menopause. ⋯ Lung function declined more rapidly among transitional and post-menopausal women, in particular for FVC, beyond the expected age change. Clinicians should be aware that respiratory health often deteriorates during reproductive aging.