Respiratory Symptoms, Pulmonary Function, and Reproductive History: Isparta Menopause and Health Study

Abstract

Postmenopausal status is independently associated with increased odds of chronic cough plus phlegm, whereas it does not appear to be independently associated with FEV(1) or FVC. Among the reproductive factors, age at first birth is the only independent predictor of FEV(1) and FVC. These findings suggest that reproductive factors may influence women's pulmonary health.