Autor(es)

Saraiva, Susy P. ; Marqueze, Elaine C. ; Moreno, Claudia R. C.

• Tipo de documento: Artigo Científico
• Fonte: HYGIENE; v. 5, n. 3, p. 11-pg., 2025-06-29.

Resumo

Night shift work (NSW), has been associated with adverse health outcomes in women, including increased risks of metabolic disorders, cardiovascular diseases, and reproductive dysfunctions. However, the specific effects of NSW during the climacteric period remain underexplored. This narrative review aimed to examine original studies evaluating the health impacts of NSW on women in their climacteric, with a focus on menopausal timing, hormonal balance, and related symptoms. Relevant studies published in PubMed, Embase, and Scopus were reviewed in January 2025. Of 664 articles screened, 15 met the inclusion criteria. Results indicate that NSW may lead to circadian rhythm disruption, which in turn affects hormonal regulation, the timing of menopause, and the intensity of climacteric symptoms. Prolonged exposure to night shift work appears to increase the risk of metabolic and cardiovascular conditions, and certain cancers. These findings underscore the need to consider NSW as a potential modifiable risk factor for adverse health outcomes during midlife in women. They also highlight the importance of developing targeted occupational health policies and workplace interventions to mitigate these risks and promote healthier aging and quality of life. (AU)

• Processo FAPESP: 19/24327-5 - Melatonina, fisiologia e fisiopatologia, estudos básicos e clínicos: caracterização da síndrome hipomelatoninêmica e o papel da reposição terapêutica com melatonina
• Beneficiário: José Cipolla Neto
• Modalidade de apoio: Auxílio à Pesquisa - Temático
• Processo FAPESP: 22/04365-2 - Intervenção com melatonina exógena: redução de efeitos da Síndrome do Climatério em trabalhadoras de saúde noturnas de um hospital de São Paulo
• Beneficiário: Susy Pereira Saraiva
• Modalidade de apoio: Bolsas no Brasil - Doutorado Direto