Immunity, Inflammation and Disease
Immune cell patterns differ across menopause in women
Women’s share of helper T cells peaked at ages 55–59 in a cross-sectional study of 4,209 healthy Chinese adults.Women’s share of helper T cells peaked at ages 55–59 in a cross-sectional study of 4,209 healthy Chinese adults.
Cross-sectional studyImmune response
Who was studiedHealthy adult women
What changedIn women, helper T-cell proportions peaked at 55–59 years, while cytotoxic T-cell proportions declined with age
The catchMenopause stages were inferred from age without menstrual records or hormone measurements