Menopausal experiences and bone density of Mayan women in Yucatan, Mexico

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This article discusses the transition of menopausal Mayan women, based on research which included reproductive history, bone density, hormone concentrations, physical activity history, food samples and demographic information. The authors find that the endocrine characteristics of menopause were similar among Mayan women and women in the US, but symptoms, signs and consequences differed among the two populations.

Bones, Bone density, Middle aged women

Menstrual cycle irregularities are associated with testosterone levels in healthy premenopausal women

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The association between testosterone and menstrual irregularities in healthy premenopausal women is examined. Results have shown significant correlations between testosterone and menstrual irregularities, even when women with the most irregular cycles were excluded from analyses, and hence menstrual irregularities are associated with higher levels of circulating androgens.

Causes of, Testosterone, Menstruation disorders

Well-being changes in response to 30 years of regional integration in Maya populations from Yucatan, Mexico

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Well-being changes among the Maya populations from Yucatan, Mexico, are discussed, based on infant mortality rate, frequency of linear enamel hypoplasia (LEH), sexual dimorphism in LEH, age of onset of LEH, and age at menarche. The effects of the tourist industry and increased state participation in the region are examined in relation to improved living conditions.