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Hand function after the menopause.

Sally Edmonds1

  • 1Stoke Mandeville Hospital and the Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre, Windmill Road, Oxford OX3 7LD, UK.

The Journal of the British Menopause Society
|April 27, 2004
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Aging causes hand function decline in both sexes, but women experience a more pronounced decrease. This accelerated decline in women is linked to higher rates of osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis, potentially influenced by hormonal factors.

Area of Science:

  • Gerontology
  • Rheumatology
  • Women's Health

Background:

  • Hand function naturally declines with age in both men and women.
  • Women may experience a more significant decline in hand function as they age.
  • This disparity is not solely due to aging but also linked to higher prevalence of certain diseases in women.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To explore the reasons behind the accelerated decline in hand function observed in older women.
  • To investigate the role of age-related diseases, such as osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis, in women's hand function.
  • To consider potential hormonal influences on disease severity and hand function in postmenopausal women.

Main Methods:

  • This study is a review and analysis of existing literature on aging, hand function, and rheumatic diseases.

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  • It synthesizes findings related to the prevalence and impact of osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis in aging populations.
  • The analysis considers the multifactorial etiology of both aging-related functional decline and arthritic conditions.

    • Main Results:

    • Aging leads to a general decline in hand function.
    • Women exhibit a greater decline in hand function compared to men, particularly in older age.
    • Osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis disproportionately affect women, contributing to their more severe hand function loss.
    • Hormonal factors may play a role in the increased severity of osteoarthritis in women.

    Conclusions:

    • The accelerated decline in hand function in older women is multifactorial.
    • Increased susceptibility to and severity of osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis are key contributors.
    • Further research into hormonal influences and targeted interventions for women is warranted to mitigate hand function loss.