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A Thematic Narrative Review of Osteoarthritis Risk Factors Across the Female Life Course
International Journal of Molecular Sciences
Abstract
A strong body of evidence is established that links sex-hormone-regulated physiological processes across the female life course with increased risk of osteoarthritis (OA), although the strength and nature of these associations vary by joint site and OA phenotype.
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Larissa Rix, Nicola J. Kuiper, Andrew G. Marshall, Karina Wright
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International Journal of Molecular Sciences · 11 Sep 2026 · CC BY