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It’s no secret that working irregular shifts may have a negative impact on one’s lifestyle and sleeping patterns. Shift employment has also been shown to be harmful to employees’ health. According to a new study, it may also postpone the beginning of natural menopause, potentially due to changes in circadian rhythms. The findings of the study have been published online in Menopause, the journal of the North American Menopause Society (NAMS).

Shift work has grown in popularity in recent years, with an estimated 20% of the economically active population in North America and Europe working irregular or alternate shifts. Despite the fact that shift work has become an economic necessity in order to meet the rising demand for products and services, it is not without health dangers.

Previous research has connected shift employment to an elevated risk of coronary events, with night shifts carrying the highest risk. Peptic ulcers, type 2 diabetes, and malignancies such as prostate, colorectal, and breast cancer are all connected health issues.

Although prior research has demonstrated that shift work has a variety of negative health impacts on working individuals, there has been little study on the effect of shift work on middle-aged and older people. For middle-aged and older women, the age of natural menopause is a source of worry because both early and late menopause may be substantial risk factors for eventual morbidity and death. Previously, environmental variables such as smoking, parity, and socioeconomic status were found to be highly linked with age variations.

Prior research has revealed a probable effect of circadian rhythm disturbance on ovulation and fertility. Shift work has been proposed as a factor that may influence menopause age. Furthermore, excessive exposure to artificial light during the dark hours has been shown to inhibit melatonin, which in turn disrupts ovarian function. So far, little research has been conducted on the association between shift work and age at natural menopause.

The purpose of this new study, which was based on secondary data analyses of approximately 3,700 premenopausal women, was to look into the relationship between shift work exposure and variances in age at natural menopause in adult Canadian employees. According to the findings of the study, there is a substantial link between rotating shifts and the delayed onset of menopause.

The researchers suggest that disrupted circadian rhythms may have a role, but further research is needed.

The findings of the study are reported in the paper “The connection between shift work exposure and variability in age at natural menopause among adult Canadian workers: findings from the Canadian Longitudinal Study on Aging (CLSA).”

This study suggests that circadian modulation may have an effect on age at natural menopause, with present rotating shift employment associated with a later age at menopause and current night shift work associated with an earlier age at menopause. More research is needed to determine whether these differences in menopausal age are directly related to the effect of circadian rhythm changes on underlying hypothalamic regulation or are the result of other sociodemographic factors such as chronic stress, economic insecurity, and substance use or abuse, “Dr. Stephanie Faubion, NAMS medical director, explains.

Endometriosis, which is known to be a painful disorder, mainly involves fallopian tubes, ovaries and tissue lining the pelvic area. Women suffer from this disorder when endometriotic tissue unusually grows outside the uterus. People are aware of the fact that endometriosis causes excruciating pain in the pelvic area, however very few knows the fact that how endometriosis can affect the urinary system as well. This disease is termed as Urinary tract Endometriosis which is rarely diagnosed as it is asymptomatic. Endometriosis not only affects the reproductive organs but is known to be multi organ and inflammatory disease.

Women with this disease go to their gynaecologist with symptoms such as frequent urination, pelvic pain while urinating, and urinary tract infection (UTI). Endometriosis is classified into three categories.
Endometriosis on the surface of the bladder is known as superficial endometriosis.
Endometrioma is a condition in which endometrial tissue forms on the ovary. When endometrial tissue develops inside the bladder lining or wall, this is referred to as deep endometriosis.
It is a condition that affects the bladder, kidneys, and urethra in a significant way.

Unfortunately, urinary tract endometriosis (UTE) is usually asymptomatic and only manifests symptoms after the problem becomes severe. Although the exact aetiology of the sickness is unknown, many people believe it is caused by a genetic problem or a history of surgeries, necessitating prompt medical attention.
Urinary Tract Endometriosis manifests itself in a variety of ways, including:
When the bladder is full, it causes pain.
When passing pee, you may experience a burning or stinging sensation.
Pelvic discomfort
Urination on a regular basis
Urine with blood
Back pain in the lower back
Bladder overactivity

Doctors begin the diagnosis with a physical examination because it is suspected to be a hereditary illness. Urinalysis is also recommended by doctors to determine the severity of infection in the urethra or bladder. This type of test can also be used to detect urinary tract infections, which are caused by bacteria that have entered the urethra and spread to adjacent tissues, where they begin to proliferate.
Urinary tract infections affect about 20% of all women at some point in their lives.
Doctors can recommend imaging techniques such as ultrasound, which uses a transvaginal approach to scan and assess the abnormal area in order to diagnose the disease. Doctors may also recommend a more sensitive MRI scan.

Many people are misdiagnosed while undergoing tests for urinary tract endometriosis, such as urinary tract infections, Pelvic Inflammatory Disease (PID), Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), Uterine Fibroids, and Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS).
As a result, there is no natural treatment or prevention for this, but early detection and surgical intervention can help delay the disease’s course.

Treatment: A range of medications and surgical techniques can be used to address the disease. In the vast majority of situations, doctors advise surgical assistance to increase the odds of conceiving. The medical practitioner eliminates the layer of lesion on the organ using laparoscopy.
Doctors also use a multidisciplinary approach to treatment, with multiple doctors doing surgery depending on the extent of the cancer’s spread.

On Sunday, actor Parvathy Thiruvoth joined Hibi Eden, MP, in launching a free menstrual cup distribution scheme.

She expressed her pride in serving as the brand ambassador for the project, which intended to promote cleanliness throughout the menstrual cycle. Most of the issues that women have during menstruation will be alleviated with the use of the cup. Men need to be better listeners and more aware of the physical and mental issues that women face during their periods.

The project is being implemented in coordination with the Indian Medical Association (IMA) and Green Kochi Mission. The cups will be distributed to one lakh women through 100 centres, Mr. Eden said.

Those in attendance included former diplomat Venu Rajamony, IMA-Kochi president Dr. Maria Varghese, and entrepreneur Sheela Kochouseph.