Core body temperature is lower in postmenopausal women than premenopausal women: potential implications for energy metabolism and midlife weight gain Journal Article

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Authors: Neff, L. M.; Hoffmann, M. E.; Zeiss, D. M.; Lowry, K.; Edwards, M.; Rodriguez, S. M.; Wachsberg, K. N.; Kushner, R; Landsberg, L.
Article Title: Core body temperature is lower in postmenopausal women than premenopausal women: potential implications for energy metabolism and midlife weight gain
Abstract: OBJECTIVE: Weight gain during the menopausal transition is common. Although studies have suggested that weight gain is more likely related to aging than menopause, there is a reduction in resting energy expenditure with surgical or natural menopause which is independent of age and changes in body composition. The underlying mechanisms could include a reduction in core body temperature. METHODS: Data were obtained from two related studies. Sample size was 23 men and 25 women (12 premenopausal,13 postmenopausal). In the Clinical Research Unit, core temperature was measured every minute for 24 hours (CorTemp System,HQ Inc.). RESULTS: Mean 24-hour core body temperature was 0.25 +/- 0.06 degrees C lower in postmenopausal than premenopausal women (p=0.001). Mean 24-hour core temperature was 0.34 +/- 0.05 degrees C lower in men than in premenopausal women (plt;0.001). CONCLUSIONS: Postmenopausal women, like men, had lower core body temperatures than premenopausal women. This may have implications for midlife weight gain.
Journal Title: Cardiovascular endocrinology
Volume: 5
Issue: 4
ISSN: 2162-688X; 2162-688X
Publisher: Unknown  
Journal Place: United States
Date Published: 2016
Start Page: 151
End Page: 154
Language: eng
DOI/URL:

10.1097/XCE.0000000000000078
Notes: LR: 20171201; GR: UL1 RR025741/RR/NCRR NIH HHS/United States; GR: UL1 TR000150/TR/NCATS NIH HHS/United States; GR: UL1 TR001422/TR/NCATS NIH HHS/United States; JID: 101597474; NIHMS773759; OTO: NOTNLM; 2017/01/24 06:00 [entrez]; 2017/01/24 06:00 [pubmed]; 2017/01/24 06:01 [medline]; ppublish