J Menopausal Med.  2024 Dec;30(3):164-169. 10.6118/jmm.24012.

Anti-Aging Tests for Middle Aged Women

• Kim MS
• Kim TH

• KMID: 2568025
• DOI: http://doi.org/10.6118/jmm.24012

Abstract

The interest in aging and anti-aging research has increased significantly in recent years, leading to rapid expansion in the anti-aging market. Aging is associated with gradual physiological changes and an elevated risk of age-related ailments, and is divided into three categories: usual aging, successful aging, and pathological aging. Each category is associated with distinct implications for health and well-being. Middle-aged women who experience accelerated physiological changes that are intensified by hormonal changes during menopause are particularly vulnerable to chronic diseases. The importance of anti-aging tests is increasing since they enable early identification and intervention. Telomere length, oxidative stress markers, DNA repair markers, RNA profiles, inflammatory markers, hormone levels, and epigenetic changes are some molecular parameters studied to test for aging. In addition, a thorough review of middle-aged women’s anti-aging profiles also includes monitoring the vitamin D levels and assessing the effects of endocrinedisrupting substances on ovarian aging. The application of personalized medicine paradigms, utilizing various diagnostic methods, will enable accurate risk prediction and the implementation of focused therapies, ultimately promoting the extension of health span and the improvement of quality of life in middle-aged women.

Keyword

Aging; Middle aged; Telomere