Dark connection
Mar 27, 2022
3 minutes
by Nicky Pellegrino
Experiencing childhood sexual abuse has consequences for survivors later in life. As well as an increased likelihood of mood and anxiety disorders, there is a higher prevalence of obesity and other chronic health problems. Some studies have found that childhood maltreatment can affect reproductive development, in particular the age at which menstruation begins.
Now ground-breaking research from the University of Otago, Christchurch, has linked early sexual abuse with a higher chance
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