Jasper Adhikaree, Ruyusha Shrestha, Prabina Bomjan, Ashmita Shrestha, Shreya Pokharel, Rashila Acharya, Anusha Siwakoti, Ritesh Pokhrel, Roy Rillera Marzo, Prachand Man Singh Rajbhandari, Swosti Acharya
Background: The ovarian follicular cell's degradation and subsequent decrease in the synthesis of estrogen results in the decreased cardiovascular protection. As a result, the incidence of cardiovascular disease (CVD) increases in postmenopausal women and is characterized by change in lipid profile. This study sought to ascertain the extent of the impact that menstrual status might have on lipid profiles among premenopausal and postmenopausal women. Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted with 260 premenopausal and postmenopausal women (1: 1) and serum lipid component concentrations (high-density lipoprotein cholesterol (HDL-C), low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C), triglycerides (TGs), and total cholesterol (TC)) were measured...
October 31, 2023: Post Reproductive Health