Perimenopause - Causes, Symptoms, Diagnosis and Treatment
Perimenopause is a transition phase that lasts until menopause. The low estrogen levels during this phase cause irregular periods and early menopause symptoms such as hot flashes. This phase may last from a few months to years.
Perimenopause is a transition phase that lasts until menopause. The low estrogen levels during this phase cause irregular periods and early menopause symptoms such as hot flashes. This phase may last from a few months to years.
‘Natural and surgical premature menopause may be associated with raised risk for a composite of cardiovascular diseases.
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Importance Recent guidelines endorse using a history of menopause before age 40 years to refine atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease risk assessments among middle-aged women. Robust data on cardiovascular disease risk in this population are lacking. Objective To examine the development of cardiovascular diseases and cardiovascular risk factors in women with natural and surgical menopause before age 40 years.
Design, Setting, and Participants Cohort study (UK Biobank), with adult residents of the United Kingdom recruited between 2006 and 2010. Of women who were 40 to 69 years old and postmenopausal at study enrollment, 144 260 were eligible for inclusion. Follow-up occurred through August 2016.
Can Protein-Rich Plant Sources Delay Early Menopause?
Enriched pasta, dark bread, tofu, soys, whole grains and cold cereal were especially associated with lower risk of early menopause.
Enriched pasta, dark bread, tofu, soys, whole grains and cold cereal were especially associated with lower risk of early menopause.
Main Outcomes and Measures The primary outcome was a composite of incident coronary artery disease, heart failure, aortic stenosis, mitral regurgitation, atrial fibrillation, ischemic stroke, peripheral artery disease, and venous thromboembolism. Secondary outcomes included individual components of the primary outcome, incident hypertension, hyperlipidemia, and type 2 diabetes.
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Does Early Menopause Increase Heart Failure Risk in Women?
Postmenopausal women are at high risk of heart failure. The risk increases in women who attain early menopause and those who had never given birth, finds a study.
Postmenopausal women are at high risk of heart failure. The risk increases in women who attain early menopause and those who had never given birth, finds a study.
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Diet Rich in Vitamin D and Calcium can Prevent Early Menopause
About 10 percent of women experience early menopause, which can cause adverse health effects. A high intake of vitamin D and calcium may prevent early menopause.
About 10 percent of women experience early menopause, which can cause adverse health effects. A high intake of vitamin D and calcium may prevent early menopause.
