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How does heredity affect the onset of menarche and menopause?
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Predicts age @onset: Heredity can help predict only the possible age of menarche and menopause. There are many environmental factors that can affect this age such as weight, lifestyle, medical concerns, stressors.
Answered 12/16/2014
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