Association between menopause and lumbar disc degeneration: an MRI study of 1,566 women and 1,382 men

AbstractObjective:The aim of this study was to revisit and further investigate the association between menopause and disc degeneration in the lumbar spine using a magnetic resonance imaging-based eight-level grading system.Methods:This study cohort comprised of 1,566 women and 1,382 age-matched men