Study suggests pregnancy and ovarian function are risk factors for coronary artery disease

(The North American Menopause Society (NAMS)) Coronary artery disease (CAD) is a leading cause of death in both men and women. Women are more susceptible to CAD during the menopause transition because of loss of ovarian function leading to estrogen deficiency. A new study suggests the risk of CAD could be identified earlier by looking at reproductive risk factors. Study results are published online today in Menopause, the journal of The North American Menopause Society (NAMS).
Source: EurekAlert! - Medicine and Health - Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: news