It has long been known that premenopausal women have a lower risk of heart problems than men. However, this risk increases significantly during menopause. A new American study shows that the main reason for this is an increase in the “bad” LDL cholesterol in the blood.
A new study led by Stephanie Moreno of the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center shows that there is a significant increase in “bad” LDL cholesterol particles and a decrease in “good” HDL blood fats in women during and after menopause.
These changes in the lipoprotein profile increase the risk of cardiovascular disease, especially coronary heart disease, in postmenopausal women.
Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death in women, although it is often misinterpreted as a “man’s disease.” About 40 percent of all deaths in women can be attributed to it, and the risk of these diseases increases significantly, especially after menopause.
Women develop the disease about ten years later than men, which is attributed to the hormonal changes during menopause.
The study, which included 1,246 women and 1,346 men as a reference group, found that the increase in LDL cholesterol levels around menopause and after menopause was highest in women around menopause and after menopause: 8.3 percent, compared with a 4.8 percent increase in men.
Moreno stressed that these adverse changes in blood lipid profiles may contribute to the increase in cardiovascular disease in postmenopausal women. This may indicate the need for earlier interventions, such as early therapy with cholesterol-lowering drugs.
Source: Krone
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