Table 2

 Crude incidence rates of perimenopause and adjusted incidence rate ratios by first experience or fear of physical or sexual abuse

NumberWoman years (w-y)Perimenopause defined by menstrual cycle length, flow, duration, and amenorrheaPerimenopause defined by menstrual cycle irregularity and amenorrhea
Number of casesCrude IR (cases per 1000 w-y)Age adjusted IRR (95%CI)Fully adjusted IRR (95% CI)Number of casesCrude IR (cases per 1000 w-y)Age adjusted IRR (95%CI)Fully adjusted IRR (95% CI)
*Adjusted for age, age at menarche, ever live birth, ability to maintain living standard, smoking, BMI, and depression. †Adjusted for age, age at menarche, ever live birth, ability to maintain living standard, smoking, and BMI.
Among the entire cohort (n = 603)
Childhood or adolescence32482359720.71 (0.50 to 1.02)0.65 (0.45 to 0.95)*59720.71 (0.50 to 1.04)0.74 (0.50 to 1.08)*
Adulthood27655770.78 (0.31 to 1.94)0.72 (0.28 to 1.80)*5770.44 (0.14 to 1.41)0.43 (0.13 to 1.38)*
Never abused25263060956095
Among non-depressed women (n = 410)
Childhood or adolescence17744931690.62 (0.40 to 0.97)0.57 (0.36 to 0.90)†31690.64 (0.40 to 1.02)0.69 (0.43 to 1.11)†
Adulthood22534750.66 (0.24 to 1.83)0.63 (0.23 to 1.77)†4750.35 (0.08 to 1.43)0.33 (0.08 to 1.39)†
Never abused2115315410254102