everhealthy
05-27-2005, 11:06 PM
Women who suffer from asthma or allergies such as hay fever may have greater likelihood of having irregular periods / menstrual cycles, finds a new research. This is the first study to show that allergy and asthma are linked to irregular periods. Researchers say the findings add evidence that women's hormones may play a role in their respiratory health and the development of asthma and allergies.
Researchers found that allergy and asthma were significantly more common among women with irregular periods than those with regular cycles. For example, women under age 43 with irregular periods were:
- Around 50% more likely to have asthma or asthma attacks.
- Nearly twice as likely to have asthma preceded by hay fever.
- Nearly 30% more likely to have hay fever or nasal allergies.
The study also showed that among younger women, irregular periods were more common among women who weighed the most or were the shortest or tallest. Among older women, irregular periods were linked to smoking and the start of menopause.
The study also suggests that asthma medications are not related to the increased irregular period risk.
Women with asthma or allergies more likely to have irregular periods / menstrual cycles (http://my.webmd.com/content/article/106/108213.htm)
Researchers found that allergy and asthma were significantly more common among women with irregular periods than those with regular cycles. For example, women under age 43 with irregular periods were:
- Around 50% more likely to have asthma or asthma attacks.
- Nearly twice as likely to have asthma preceded by hay fever.
- Nearly 30% more likely to have hay fever or nasal allergies.
The study also showed that among younger women, irregular periods were more common among women who weighed the most or were the shortest or tallest. Among older women, irregular periods were linked to smoking and the start of menopause.
The study also suggests that asthma medications are not related to the increased irregular period risk.
Women with asthma or allergies more likely to have irregular periods / menstrual cycles (http://my.webmd.com/content/article/106/108213.htm)