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Early menopause is more likely if you’ve ever been underweight

25 October 2017

Women who’ve been underweight are 30 per cent more likely to undergo menopause before the age of 45, putting them at risk of heart disease and other conditions

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Early menopause is more likely if you’ve ever been underweight

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