Sunbathing after menopause may be harmful
Credit: Kai Triebner UV-radiation can affect hormone levels of postmenopausal women negatively and this may contribute to several health issues. The concentration of oestrogens in the blood affects a woman's health in many ways. For example, oestrogens contribute to a strong bone structure and help wounds heal more quickly: "When a woman reaches menopause, we see the levels of oestrogens decline and an increase of other hormones, called gonadotropins", says Kai Triebner at the University of Bergen. For several years, he has studied the hormonal balance of women in relation to menopause: What ...
Source: eurekalert.org