United States: Women struggle with significant pain and distress that stems from usual gynecological conditions involving endometriosis alongside heavy menstrual bleeding and ovarian cysts.
Reproductive Health Issues Impacting Heart Health
Results published in Heart February 24 highlight how reproductive health issues potentially raise female patients’ chances of developing heart disease and strokes, as reported by HealthDay.
Research from February 24 demonstrates that women with multiple gynecological conditions face a higher possibility of developing cardiovascular disease and brain-related vascular blockages.
Medical evidence demonstrates that women diagnosed with endometriosis or polycystic ovary syndrome faced the highest cardiovascular and stroke risks.
Highest Risks Linked to Endometriosis and PCOS
“The findings suggest that it is important to raise awareness of the potential association between non-malignant gynecological diseases and cardiovascular or cerebrovascular disease both in the general public and healthcare professionals,” the research team led by Dr. Giorgia Elisabeth Colombo, an assistant physician in gynecology and obstetrics with the Cantonal Hospital Authority in Lugano, Switzerland, concluded.
Significant Findings
The study combined data from 28 previous research studies, which included information on nearly 3.3 million women.
Results from the study demonstrated that women facing single or multiple gynecological problems had an elevated 28% risk of developing heart disease or stroke.
Survey results demonstrated that women with clogged arteries experienced a 41% elevated risk for heart disease together with a 33% increased chance of suffering a stroke.
Women who have gynecological conditions face elevated heart disease and stroke risks because these conditions promote systemic inflammation across the body according to researchers.
Why Gynecological Conditions Raise Cardiovascular Risks
Research established endometriosis as a disorder which creates systemic inflammation.
The development of both heart disease and gynecological problems in females appears to involve their hormonal system according to research findings.
Researchers emphasized the need for additional studies to fully understand the existing relationship but maintained their observations nonetheless, as reported by HealthDay.
Medical practitioners could create better protective measures for heart health when more information becomes available.