14-04-2014, 06:13 AM
From a purely biological standpoint, I don't believe so. Biological women's longevity is linked more to their backup X chromosome and their relative iron deficiency throughout most of their lives. Estrogen hasn't shown to be a significant part of it.
I have heard that prolactin may have some effects on longevity though. It apparently can strengthen the lymphatic system a lot as pregnant women begin lactating. There's a possibility that it may be one of the reasons why mothers live longer than women without children.
GD definitely puts extra stress on a person though, and stress has massive effects on health and longevity as well as how the brain ages. I think it's safe to say that many of us will live longer simply because of that.
I have heard that prolactin may have some effects on longevity though. It apparently can strengthen the lymphatic system a lot as pregnant women begin lactating. There's a possibility that it may be one of the reasons why mothers live longer than women without children.
GD definitely puts extra stress on a person though, and stress has massive effects on health and longevity as well as how the brain ages. I think it's safe to say that many of us will live longer simply because of that.