Association between Digit Ratio and Onset of Menopause among Women in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, Nigeria

Key Points

• This research aims to investigate the relationship between digit ratio and the onset of menopause among women.
• Examined the digit ratio of participants
• Assessed onset of menopause through standardized questionnaires
• Statistical analyses were performed to identify associations
• A significant association was found between higher digit ratio and later onset of menopause (p<0.05).
• Women with lower digit ratios reported earlier onset of menopause.
• The study highlights a potential link between digit ratio and hormonal signaling in menopause onset.