The groundbreaking American Project Viva longitudinal study, which has been following pregnant women and their children since 1999, has released new data into the midlife effects of women in their study who have a history of infertility.
The study found that women with infertility had a Menopause Rating Scale (MRS) above the median, with higher odds of reporting sleep problems, depressive mood and irritability.
I am very curious to further explore the link between hormonal imbalances – particularly progesterone deficiency – in this population, given this symptom profile; and I am hopeful that this study will lead to further explorations in this area.
The study recommended that querying a history of infertility should be included in mental health screening for midlife women.
I hope you have found this helpful, and do let me know if you have any questions!
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In health,
Dr Jocelyn Land-Murphy, ND
Terra Life
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References:
Fitz, C. et al. (2023). Exploring the relationship between history of infertility and the experience of menopausal symptoms. Menopause, 30(9).