Women with endometriosis, polycystic ovary syndrome, abundant rules or irregular menstrual cycles have a 28 % higher risk of cardiovascular and cerebrovascular disease, according to a new study.
- A new study shows that four gynecological disorders – endometriosis, polycystic ovary syndrome, abundant rules and irregular menstrual cycles – increase the risk of cardiovascular and cerebrovascular disease.
- Women with at least one of these four gynecological disorders presented a 28 % higher risk.
- In detail, the risk of ischemic heart disease is 41 % higher and that of cerebrovascular disease 33 % larger.
Endometriosis, polycystic ovary syndrome, abundant rules or irregular menstrual cycles … These gynecological disorders increase the risks of cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases, according to a new study published in the journal Heart.
A 28 % higher risk of cardiovascular and cerebrovascular disease
To establish this link, the researchers made a meta-analysis of 28 studies on 3,271,242 women. Thus, they discovered that four gynecological disorders – endometriosis, polycystic ovary syndrome, abundant rules and irregular menstrual cycles – were associated with a higher risk of cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases.
More specifically, women with at least one of these four gynecological disorders presented a 28 % higher risk of cardiovascular and cerebrovascular disease. In detail, the probability of ischemic heart disease – which results in angina chest or myocardial infarction – was 41 % higher and the risk of cerebrovascular disease 33 % more important for these women.
After a further analysis, scientists discovered that the risk of cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases was stronger in women with endometriosis or polycytic ovary syndrome.
“” “The association between [les maladies cardiovasculaires et cérébrovasculaires] And [les troubles gynécologiques courants] Requires more in -depth exploration with high -quality longitudinal studies adjusted according to confusion factors in order to establish temporal relationships and causality”, Indicate the authors in a press release.
According to scientists, studies included in their meta-analysis presented biases, including underestimating cardiovascular and cerebrovascular risk factors or not taken into account of certain diseases, such as the atrial fibrillation.
Awareness to prevent the risks of women with gynecological disorders
“” “Although the extent of this association remains to be explored and causality has not been established, the results suggest that it is important to educate the general public and health professionals about this potential association”, Say the researchers.
They hope that their work will allow better management of women, especially in the prevention of the risks of cardiovascular and cerebrovascular disease.
“” “Knowledge of this association would allow health professionals to advise patients on behavioral changes and interventions to reduce risks, in order to potentially prevent or delay the appearance or decrease the severity of cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases”Conclude researchers.
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