Prolonged breast-feeding is an independent risk factor for postmenopausal osteoporosis.

Okyay D. O., Okyay E., Dogan E., Kurtulmus S., Acet F., Taner C. E.

Maturitas, vol.74, no.3, pp.270-5, 2013 (SCI-Expanded, Scopus)

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 74 Issue: 3
  • Publication Date: 2013
  • Doi Number: 10.1016/j.maturitas.2012.12.014
  • Journal Name: Maturitas
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
  • Page Numbers: pp.270-5
  • Keywords: Osteoporosis, Menopause, Pregnancy, Breast-feeding
  • Dokuz Eylül University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

Objectives: This study investigated the effects of parity and age at first pregnancy and breast-feeding, as well as duration of BF for total and per child on postmenopausal osteoporosis.