Highlights
Menopause marks the end of a woman’s reproductive years, but life continues for many decades afterward.
The age at which menopause occurs is linked to health and longevity — women who reach menopause later often live longer.
Both menopause timing and how quickly we age are influenced by our genes.
Scientists can now estimate “biological age” using DNA methylation patterns, known as epigenetic clocks.
This study explored whether menopause can influence how our bodies age through these epigenetic changes.
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