Study links late menopause to higher asthma risk in women

A new study indicates that women who experience later natural menopause may have a higher risk of developing asthma. This contrasts with previous findings that early menopause is more harmful to women's health. The research found that women using hormone therapy had a 63% increased risk of asthma. Additionally, those who stopped hormone therapy were twice as likely to discontinue asthma treatment. The study, published in the journal Menopause, analyzed data from over 14,000 postmenopausal women over ten years. It highlights the need for healthcare providers to monitor asthma symptoms in women with later menopause.