Early menopause may cause type 2 diabetes

Actually, with increasing age in the body of women, the level of sex hormone (estrogen) decreases. Because of this, the ovaries stop producing eggs and periods stop coming. This stage is called "menopause". According to health experts, the average age of menopause is 45 years. If a woman's periods stop before the age of 40, it can be considered "premature menopause". Apart from this, if the ovaries are removed due to medical needs, menstruation may stop. But, if someone experiences a condition of premature menopause without any medical reason, then it is worrisome.

Many researchers claim that premature menopause and type 2 diabetes are linked. However, that aside, medical science has still not been able to establish a clear cause-and-effect relationship between premature menopause and type 2 diabetes, and therefore evidence is still being sought.

(Read More - Levels of Type 2 Diabetes)

A Dutch study suggests that women who have menopause before the age of 40 have a 4 times higher risk of type 2 diabetes than women who experience menopause late. Apart from this, if a woman is already suffering from type 2 diabetes, then she can experience premature menopause. On the other hand, if we talk about the three major factors of diabetes, then family history i.e. genetically can also face this problem. Along with this, age and obesity are also factors of diabetes.

According to the report, the body goes through many changes in the condition of menopause. Changes in estrogen and progesterone levels promote insulin resistance. At the same time, due to hormonal imbalance, the pancreas finds it difficult to produce the required amount of insulin in the body. It may be less effective and may not allow cells to absorb glucose as needed.

This is the reason why the blood glucose level increases. On the other hand, insulin helps reduce fat which helps in keeping the body active. But if insulin production is disturbed then the risk of obesity increases and weight gain is indeed associated with a higher risk of type 2 diabetes.

(Read More - How Does Diabetes Develop Over Time)

Through another research, researchers tried to understand whether estrogen affects the glucose level in the body. The study found that estrogen specifically targets certain cells in the pancreas and intestine. After this helps increase the glucose. If women notice symptoms like irregular menstruation, decreased sexual desire, vaginal infection, lack of sleep, etc., then they need to be alert. Along with these symptoms, immediate treatment will be needed.

(Read More - Is Type 2 Diabetes Reversible)

Experts believe that estrogen therapy may be beneficial in reducing the risk of type 2 diabetes in women after menopause. Diabetes can be controlled if one checks their blood sugar level regularly. Along with this, a healthy diet, not smoking, and exercising regularly help in preventing diabetes.

(Read More - Risk of Liver Disease with Type 2 Diabetes)