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Body mass index is a major determinant of abdominal fat accumulation in pre-, peri- and post-menopausal women.
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Gynecological endocrinology : the official journal of the International Society of Gynecological Endocrinology [Gynecol Endocrinol] 2009 Jun; Vol. 25 (6), pp. 413-7. - Publication Year :
- 2009
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Abstract
- Objective: To investigate the role of menopause, body mass index (BMI) and aging on body fat distribution in women.<br />Design: In this population-based cross-sectional study, 335 women (126 in pre-menopause, 75 in peri-menopause and 134 in post-menopause according to Stages of Reproductive Aging Workshop criteria) were evaluated for body mass composition and fat distribution by dual X-ray absorptiometry procedure. A sub-group of 79 women with similar age and BMI was extracted from the sample to examine the relative influence of BMI in body fat distribution.<br />Results: ANCOVA analysis of total sample showed an age-independent increase of total fat mass (p < 0.001) and percentage on total weight (p < 0.001), arms fat mass (p < 0.01), legs fat mass percentage on total fat (p < 0.05) and trunk fat mass (p < 0.001) and percentage (p < 0.05) in peri- and post- with respect to pre-menopausal women. In the sub-sample including age and BMI matched women the difference of regional fat parameters among menopausal status was no more statistically significant.<br />Conclusion: BMI, and not age, is the main determinant of the increase of body fat mass (total and abdominal) observed during the menopausal transition.
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 1473-0766
- Volume :
- 25
- Issue :
- 6
- Database :
- MEDLINE
- Journal :
- Gynecological endocrinology : the official journal of the International Society of Gynecological Endocrinology
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 19903034
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1080/09513590902770123