Overview: A history of trauma has been associated with lower levels of estrone and estradiol in middle-aged women, especially those suffering from sleep deprivation and other sleep disorders.
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Traumatic experiences are associated with many adverse mental and physical health effects.
New research suggests that it may also be linked to lower sex hormone levels in middle-aged women, especially those who sleep less.
Findings will be presented at the North American Menopause Society (NAMS) Annual Meeting in Atlanta, October 12-15, 2022.
Previous studies have shown that psychological trauma can suppress ovarian function and reduce ovarian estrogen secretion. However, the relationship between trauma and sex hormones in middle-aged women is largely unknown.
A new University of Pittsburgh study of 260 postmenopausal women found whether traumatic experiences were associated with estrogen (estradiol, estrone) and follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH) levels, and whether this association was related to sleep duration. It was evaluated whether it was affected by
Researchers found that women with a history of trauma had lower levels of estrogen, including estradiol and estrone, compared to women without such a history. There was not.
Findings were not explained by depressive or post-traumatic stress symptoms, vasomotor symptoms, or how long the women had been postmenopausal.
The relationship between trauma and hormones depends on how much a woman sleeps. A woman with a history of trauma and who slept less than six hours a night had particularly low estrogen levels.
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“This study highlights the importance of trauma in relation to midlife health, especially given the susceptibility of women’s health to hormones.” said like this.
“This study demonstrates the need for health professionals to fully understand a patient’s medical history, including traumatic experiences. It helps enable adoption,” said Dr. Stephanie Forbion, NAMS Medical Director.
About this trauma and hormone research news
author: Mary Nance
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contact: Mary Nance – NAMS
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Original research: The findings will be presented at the 2022 Annual Meeting of the North American Menopausal Society (NAMS).
