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Interrelationship Between Endocrine and Immunologic Phenomena During the Perimenopause

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Perimenopause

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Abstract

The hallmark of the perimenopause in women is decreased ovarian and reproductive function. However, this period of life coincides with other notable somatic effects of aging, one of which has been termed the thymic menopause, which results in a decline of immune function. This chapter reviews the interrelationship between ovarian function and the immune system, and the effects of aging on this relationship.

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  1. Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology College of Physicians and Surgeons, Columbia University, New York, NY, 10032, USA

    Rogerio A. Lobo M.D.

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Anderson, D.J. (1997). Interrelationship Between Endocrine and Immunologic Phenomena During the Perimenopause. In: Lobo, R.A. (eds) Perimenopause. Serono Symposia USA. Springer, New York, NY. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4612-2288-0_7

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