Women who experience menopause before 40 years of age seem to be at increased risk for postmenopausal rheumatoid arthritis. Conversely, age at menarche and pregnancy history may not predict rheumatoid arthritis after menopause. Further research is needed to confirm and elucidate these epidemiological findings.
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