The study found that menopause transition is marked by a number of adverse health effects. (Source: File Photo) The study found that menopause transition is marked by a number of adverse health effects. (Source: File Photo)Menopause, associated with frequent and severe symptoms such as sleep disturbance, hot flashes and depression, may increase the risk of developing cardiovascular disease (CVD), a study says. “Perimenopausal and early menopausal women are more vulnerable to increased risk of cardiovascular disease,” said JoAnn Pinkerton, executive director at the North American Menopause Society in the US. In addition, across the stages of menopause, arterial stiffening and vascular dysfunction were associated with more frequent and severe menopause symptoms and a lower quality of life.

Source: Indian Express April 11, 2018 13:40 UTC