Early Menopause May Occur In Women with BRCA Gene

Women with harmful mutations in the BRCA gene, which put them at higher risk of developing breast and ovarian cancer, tend to undergo menopause significantly sooner than other women, allowing them an even briefer reproductive window and possibly a higher risk of infertility, according to a study led by researchers at UC San Francisco.

Source: UCSF Medical Center - January 31, 2013 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: webservices at ucsfhealth.org Source Type: news