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Review
. 2021 Dec 22:26:122.
doi: 10.4103/jrms.JRMS_691_19. eCollection 2021.

Early menopause in acquired immunodeficiency syndrome

Mohamed Hassan Ahmed  1 , Sophie Bondje  2 , Riyah Jiwan  2 , Fathima Rawther  2 , Adelaide Duku  2 , Nazik Elmalaika Husain  3 , Clare Woodward  4 , Dushyant Mital  4
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Review

Early menopause in acquired immunodeficiency syndrome

Mohamed Hassan Ahmed et al. J Res Med Sci. .

Abstract

Premature menopause can occur in women living with human HIV. In this study, we analyzed and reviewed published literature using the PubMed, Cochrane, and Embase databases since the year 1990 using a combination of MeSH terms such as "Early," "Premature," "Menopause," "HIV," and "Hormones." Monitoring and implementation of targeted interventions for premature or early menopause among HIV-infected women might prevent or delay complications such as osteoporosis, cardiovascular diseases, and mental health issues.

Keywords: Endocrine; HIV/acquired immunodeficiency syndrome; menopause; osteoporosis; ovarian hormones; women.

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There are no conflicts of interest.

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Possible mechanisms of early menopause among HIV-infected women
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