hexachlorocyclohexane has been researched along with Menopause in 1 studies
Lindane: An organochlorine insecticide made up of greater than 99% gamma-Hexachlorocyclohexane. It has been used as a pediculicide and scabicide, and shown to cause cancer.
beta-hexachlorocyclohexane : The beta-isomer of hexachlorocyclohexane.
Menopause: The last menstrual period. Permanent cessation of menses (MENSTRUATION) is usually defined after 6 to 12 months of AMENORRHEA in a woman over 45 years of age. In the United States, menopause generally occurs in women between 48 and 55 years of age.
| Excerpt | Relevance | Reference |
|---|---|---|
| "A cross-sectional study was conducted to evaluate the relationship between exposure to selected organochlorine pesticides (OCP) (p,p'-DDT, p',p'-DDE, dieldrin, hexachlorobenzene, beta-hexachlorocyclohexane [beta-HCH], oxychlordane, trans' nonachlor) and age at natural menopause in a sample of 219 menopausal women participating in the Hispanic Health and Nutrition Examination Survey in 1982-1984." | 3.72 | Age at natural menopause and exposure to organochlorine pesticides in Hispanic women. ( Akkina, J; Bachand, A; Keefe, T; Reif, J, 2004) |
| Timeframe | Studies, this research(%) | All Research% |
|---|---|---|
| pre-1990 | 0 (0.00) | 18.7374 |
| 1990's | 0 (0.00) | 18.2507 |
| 2000's | 1 (100.00) | 29.6817 |
| 2010's | 0 (0.00) | 24.3611 |
| 2020's | 0 (0.00) | 2.80 |
| Authors | Studies |
|---|---|
| Akkina, J | 1 |
| Reif, J | 1 |
| Keefe, T | 1 |
| Bachand, A | 1 |
1 other study available for hexachlorocyclohexane and Menopause
| Article | Year |
|---|---|
Age at natural menopause and exposure to organochlorine pesticides in Hispanic women.
Topics: Adolescent; Adult; Age Factors; Aged; Analysis of Variance; Chlordan; Cross-Sectional Studies; DDT; | 2004 |