Okay, checked with the OP and see I got way off topic. This thread isn't about aging in general but a specific, menopause. So back on topic- this link might be better.
http://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/866931
Of the 16,251 women, 8892 (55%) survived to age 90 years. Women who started menstruating when they were at least 12 years old had slightly higher odds of longevity (odds ratio [OR], 1.09; 95% confidence interval [CI], 1.00 - 1.19) than those who started before age 12 years. Those who had a later age at menopause (natural or surgical; Ptrend = .01) were significantly more likely to live longer, with ORs of 1.19 (95% CI, 1.04 - 1.36) and 1.18 (95% CI, 1.02 - 1.36) for ages 50 to 54 and at least 55 years compared with less than 40 years, respectively.
"Longer reproductive lifespan was significantly associated with increased longevity (Ptrend = 0.008). The odds of longevity were 13% (OR 1.13; 95% CI, 1.03-1.25) higher in women with more than 40 compared with less than 33 reproductive years," the authors write.
Findings were independent of lifestyle behaviors, body mass index, reproductive factors, or past oral contraceptive or hormone therapy use.
Possible Reasons for Link
Several factors may help explain the associations, the authors note.
Early menstruation has been linked to higher risk for adult obesity, diabetes, and cardiovascular disease (CVD). Later menopause and longer reproductive years also have been linked to decreased CVD risk.
Women who started their periods and entered menopause at a later age were also less likely to be smokers or have a history of age-related diseases.
"It is also possible that the association of later age at menopause with longevity may be partly explained by lower odds of survival due to comorbidities and adverse health status among women who experienced premature menopause, irrespective of the cause," the authors write.
A common set of genetic factors may also play a role.
"For example, a genome-wide association study of age at natural menopause identified genetic variants involved in DNA replication and repair pathways, which are pathways central to aging," the authors write.
One limitation of the study was that authors did not have information on family history of longevity, occupation, stress, or diet, which may also predict longevity.
Future studies will be needed to better determine mechanisms for the link between longevity and the biological events....
This link also applies
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3287288/
Ages at menarche and menopause have been shown to be associated with adverse health outcomes in later life. For example, earlier menarche and later menopause have been independently linked to higher risk of breast cancer. Earlier menarche may also be associated with an increased risk of endometrial cancer, menstrual problems and adult obesity. Given the associations of ages at menarche and menopause with future health outcomes, it is important to establish what factors across life, and generations, may influence these. This article examines the associations of early life factors, namely birthweight, bodyweight and growth during childhood, childhood socioeconomic circumstances and psychosocial factors with ages at menarche and menopause. It examines possible explanations of the associations found, including life history theory, and discusses areas for future research.