Friday, March 29, 2024
HomeNewsHeart disease, stroke risk may increase before menopause

Heart disease, stroke risk may increase before menopause

Published on

The severity of key risk factors for heart disease, diabetes and stroke appears to increase more rapidly in the years leading up to menopause, rather than after, warns a study.

The findings showed that women experienced rapid increases in metabolic syndrome severity during the last years of pre-menopause and the transition years to menopause, known as perimenopause.

The risk factors, together known as metabolic syndrome, include a large waistline, high triglyceride (a blood fat) levels, low high-density lipoprotein — the “good” cholesterol — levels, high blood pressure and high blood sugar when fasting.

“The study indicates that the increased risk may be related more to the changes happening as women go through menopause and less to the changes that take place after menopause,” said Mark DeBoer, Associate Professor at the University of Virginia in Charlottesville, US.

For the study, the team analysed the records of 1,470 African-American and white women.

Participants were selected based on whether they went through menopausal changes over a 10-year period.

The African-American women experienced a much more rapid increase in metabolic syndrome severity before menopause, but a slower rate of increase after menopause, than white women.

The study provides physicians and other healthcare providers with an opportunity to motivate women to make lifestyle changes that will decrease their risk of having a heart attack, stroke or developing diabetes, said the paper published in Journal of the American Heart Association.

“The years transitioning to menopause may represent a ‘teachable moment’, when patients are especially receptive to learning and putting into practice healthy habits that can make a difference in their cardiovascular disease risk,” DeBoer noted.

See also  Varun Dhawan to romance Taapsee, Jacqueline in 'Judwaa 2'
Follow Hamara Photos on Google News

LEAVE A REPLY

Please enter your comment!
Please enter your name here

Follow Hamara Photos on Google News

Latest articles

More like this

Britney Spears Reflects on Her Split with Sam Asghari

Britney Spears reveals her emotions surrounding her breakup with long-time partner Sam Asghari.

Lizzo Refutes Sexual Harassment Accusations Made By Former Dancers

Lizzo vehemently denies sexual harassment allegations laid by her erstwhile dancers. She refuted these accusations, defending her character and principles strongly.

Prospective Delay of ‘Dune: Part Two’ as Hollywood Strikes Grow More Intense

'Dune: Part Two', the anticipated sequel, faces potential indefinite delay amidst amplified Hollywood strikes, pandemic-induced economic strain, and theatre chain's financial troubles.

Angelina Jolie’s Ex-Business Files Legal Action against Bradd Pitt’s Associates

As the vineyard dispute intensifies, Angelina Jolie's ex-company Nouvel files a legal action against Brad Pitt's associates. The battle over the French winery, Chateau Miraval, unfolds a new drama in their post-marital saga.

Legal Storm Brews Over Kanye West’s Donda Academy Amidst Allegations of Unsafe Conditions

Rapper Kanye West is embroiled in a lawsuit filed by a former gym teacher of Donda Academy, alleging wrongful termination and violation of safety and labor codes due to unsafe conditions.

Madonna revived with an emergency injection

Madonna experienced septic shock from a severe bacterial infection, postponing her tour. She's steadily recovering with the support of her loved ones.