Reproductive factors and breast arterial calcification: a systematic review and meta-analysis

CONCLUSIONS: BAC is associated with HRT use, menopause and parity. However, careful interpretation is required as marked heterogeneity existed across all analyses. Traditional cardiovascular risk factors may need to be taken into account in future investigations of associations between BAC and reproductive factors.PROSPERO: CRD42020141644.PMID:34668812 | DOI:10.1080/13697137.2021.1985991
Source: Climacteric - Category: Geriatrics Authors: Source Type: research