PFAS and their association with the increased risk of cardiovascular disease in postmenopausal women
Source : https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/38758093/
Cardiovascular diseases (CVD) are one of the major causes of death globally. In addition to traditional risk factors such as unhealthy lifestyles (smoking, obesity, sedentary) and genetics, common environmental exposures,...
Here, we show that PFOS can be a good predictor of coronary artery disease, while PFOA can be an intermediate predictor of coronary microvascular disease. We also found that the PFAS levels in our study are significantly associated with inflammation-related proteins. Our findings may provide new insight into the potential mechanisms underlying the PFAS-induced risk of cardiovascular diseases in this population.
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Migraines, vasomotor symptoms, and cardiovascular disease in the Coronary Artery Risk Development in Young Adults study
Source : https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/38350045/
Migraines and persistent VMS jointly associate with greater risk for CVD and stroke, although risk is attenuated with adjustment for traditional CVD risk factors.
Migraines and persistent VMS jointly associate with greater risk for CVD and stroke, although risk is attenuated with adjustment for traditional CVD risk factors.
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Vasomotor symptoms and cardiovascular health: findings from the SWAN and the MsHeart/MsBrain studies
Source : https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37577812/
Vasomotor symptoms (VMS) are often considered the classic menopausal symptom and are experienced by most women during the menopause transition. VMS are well established to be associated with decrements in...
Using a range of methodologies and extensive consideration of confounders, these studies have shown that frequent and/or persistent VMS are associated with adverse CVD risk factor profiles, poorer underlying peripheral vascular and cerebrovascular health, and elevated risk for clinical CVD events. Collectively, the SWAN and MsHeart/MsBrain studies form complementary epidemiologic and clinical studies that point to the importance of VMS to women's cardiovascular health during the menopause transition and beyond.
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The Association of Race, Ethnicity, and Socioeconomic Status on the Severity of Menopause Symptoms: a Study of 68,864 Women
Source : https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/38652870/
Our study suggests that the relationship between race and ethnicity and the severity of menopause symptoms is not solely explained by differences in SES but is itself an independent factor....
The relationship between race/ethnicity and severity of menopause symptoms was not solely explained by differences in socioeconomic status but is itself an independent factor.
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Sexual Dysfunction After Menopause: Guidelines for Assessment and Management
Source : https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/38777488/
Female sexual dysfunction commonly occurs during the menopause transition and post-menopause due to hormonal, physiologic, and psychosocial factors. Sexuality is important to aging women; however, many are reluctant to seek...
Although the loss of sex hormones (estrogen, progestogens, and androgens) due to natural or iatrogenic menopause can impact sexual function, checking hormone concentrations is not recommended and should not be used to guide treatment.
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