Irregular mense linked to heart disease
Women with a history of irregular menstrual periods are placed at an increased risk of developing cardiovascular diseases, a new study finds.
Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), a condition in which ovaries produce higher-than-normal amounts of male hormones and is characterized by irregular menstrual periods, is linked with higher risks of heart disease and type 2 diabetes.
According to the study published in Fertility and Sterility, experiencing irregular menstrual periods, even in the absence of PCOS, may be related to heart disease.
The risk of developing type 2 diabetes is also higher among women with irregular menstrual periods, the study found.
Women with short (26 or fewer days between periods) or long (30 or more days between periods) regular cycles, on the other hand, are not more vulnerable to develop heart diseases in the long run.
While previous studies had reported the protective effects of estrogen on the heart and arteries, the present study failed to point out any relation between altered hormone levels and the increased risk of heart disease in women with irregular menstrual periods.
Source: presstv.ir
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