women’s health
Big picture: Dr. Adriana Davis “Women’s health is more than menstrual health!”
In the news: A new study shows that the length of a woman’s menstrual cycle may tell us something about heart health. Essentially, this study shows that a woman whose menstrual cycle is shorter than her 22 days or longer than her 34 days may be at increased risk of developing a cardiovascular event in her lifetime.
Main findings
This study showed two important results.
- “The length of the menstrual cycle is greater risk It is the cause of CHD and myocardial infarction. ”Essentially, they are talking about a heart attack.
- “…long menstrual cycles were involved.” increased risk atrial fibrillation But but Myocardial infarction, heart failure, and stroke. ”
These risks were observed even after adjusting for many factors including age, ethnicity and BMI.
The researchers noted that:
- “Shorter or longer menstrual cycles were associated with a 19% higher risk of heart disease in these women compared with women with 22- to 34-day menstrual cycles.”
- “Irregular menstrual cycles were associated with a 40% higher risk of atrial fibrillation.”press release)
Next steps: Talk to your health care provider to understand why your menstrual cycle is shorter or longer than usual.
PCOS, thyroid disease, obesity, and stress are some of the most common reasons women have irregular menstrual cycles.
Here’s the good news: Once these problems are identified and treated, most women’s menstrual cycles can return to normal.
American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists has excellent resources on how to treat and manage heavy or abnormal periods. (Please visit the resources here)
- did you know 16.0% of you in Cochise County Poor to normal health?
This affects heart health in Sierra Vista.
This study suggests that menstrual cycle length may be an indicator of cardiovascular events.
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doctor’s expert Insights into Women’s Health and Menstrual Health
Know this: “This study is very important. It shows the importance of taking a holistic view of women’s health. I tell my patients that menstrual cycle irregularities should not be ignored. If you are experiencing menstrual cycle irregularities such as those outlined in research, one important step is to talk to your health care provider, who can advise you on potential risks, including cardiovascular risks. Also, maintaining a healthy lifestyle, regular physical activity, stress management, and adequate sleep are also important for achieving better health. Importantly, these procedures also help reduce the risk of heart disease.” Dr. Puja Appal of Family Medicine.
Talk to your doctor about your menstrual health.
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I live in Sierra Vista The following heart health facts directly affect your health.
Did you know there were 14550.0 deaths from heart disease in Arizona in 2021? This number reflects men and women.
31.0% of people living in Cochise County are obese.
17.5% smoke.
34.7% sleep less than 7 hours.
All these variables affect heart health.
Women’s health is important.
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What they say:
“The results of this large prospective study show that women with irregular menstrual cycles are significantly associated with an increased risk of cardiovascular disease. It is not associated with an increased risk of atrial fibrillation, including stroke, heart failure, and atrial fibrillation, but it is not associated with an increased risk of myocardial infarction or atrial fibrillation.” It was significantly associated with a higher risk of myocardial infarction. emphasizes the importance of monitoring the characteristics of Prevention of CVD and atrial fibrillation in women. ”(research source)
“We also found that the relationship between menstrual cycle characteristics and CVD events varied with smoking status. It was significantly stronger in women under L. Therefore, it may be particularly noteworthy to monitor the characteristics of the menstrual cycle in these people.” (Same as above)
source:
of American Heart Association Journal We published our findings: Association between menstrual cycle regularity and length and cardiovascular disease: a prospective study by the UK Biobank (read here)
Sierra Vista Heart Disease Facts and Statistics: (CDC)
- More than 60 million (44%) women in the United States have some form of heart disease.
- More than 56 million women (44.3%) in the United States have high blood pressure (defined as 130/80 mm Hg or higher) or are taking antihypertensive medications.
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