IMPACT OF VITAMIN D DEFICIENCY ON THE CLINICAL COURSE OF MENOPAUSE: A CLINICAL AND BIOCHEMICAL CORRELATION STUDY
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One such factor is vitamin D deficiency, which is alarmingly prevalent among middle-aged and older women due to reduced sun exposure, dietary inadequacies, and impaired skin synthesis.

Аннотация

Menopause is a critical physiological transition in women, often accompanied by diverse and sometimes severe symptoms. Recent studies highlight that vitamin D deficiency—commonly found in postmenopausal women—may aggravate both physical and psychological manifestations of menopause, including hot flashes, bone pain, mood disturbances, and fatigue. The relationship between hypovitaminosis D and menopause remains insufficiently explored in Central Asian populations.

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