Variable Details

Available Studies
ROS, MAP, MARS, LATC
Scaled? 
Not Scaled
Variable Type 
Cross-Sectional
Variable Name 
natura
Categories
Female Reproductive History

Cause of menopause
Cause of menopause: Natural or surgical

Cause of menopause is reported at baseline. Female participants are asked the following question:

Was your menopause natural or caused by surgery?

Response choices:

ValueResponse
1Natural
2Surgery

Publications

Bove R, Secor E, Chibnik LB, Barnes LL, Schneider JA, Bennett DA, De Jager PL. Age at surgical menopause influences cognitive decline and Alzheimer pathology in older women. Neurology. 2013 Dec 11; 82 (3):222-9. PubMed PMID: 24336141; PubMedCentral PMCID: PMC3902759