Vitamin D and Menopause

Authors

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  • Megha Sharma Department of Emergency Medicine, Government Medical College, Chandigarh, & Department of Endocrinology, Bharti Hospital, Karnal, India; University Center for Research & Development, Chandigarh University, Mohali, India
  • Sanjay Kalra Department of Endocrinology, Bharti Hospital, Karnal, India; University Center for Research & Development, Chandigarh University, Mohali, India

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.47391/JPMA.24-27

Abstract

Menopause is the transition period in female life cycle. Resultant hormonal changes lead to adverse health effects. Women may seek treatment due to significant impairment in quality of life. Vitamin D deficiency is a globally prevalent problem. Vitamin D deficiency in menopausal women may aggravate the adverse health risks associated with menopause. In this article, the authors discuss endocrinology and clinical features of menopause, Vitamin D and its links with menopause, and the potential role of Vitamin D supplementation to combat detrimental multi-organ system effects of menopause.

KEYWORDS: Vitamin D, menopause, Vitamin D supplementation

Published

2024-03-20

How to Cite

admin, Megha Sharma, & Sanjay Kalra. (2024). Vitamin D and Menopause. Journal of the Pakistan Medical Association, 74(4), 815–817. https://doi.org/10.47391/JPMA.24-27

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Section

RECENT ADVANCES IN ENDOCRINOLOGY

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