Breastfeeding and pregnancy could lower risk of early menopause | NIH MedlinePlus Magazine

Breastfeeding and pregnancy could lower risk of early menopause | NIH MedlinePlus Magazine



 Breastfeeding can offer many health benefits for women and their babies. Now there's another potential one. A recent study found that women who breastfeed may have a lower risk of early menopause. Early menopause—menopause before age 45— can lead to faster bone loss, cognitive decline, and heart disease. The study, funded by the National Institutes of Health, found that women who breastfed exclusively for seven to 12 months had a 28% lower