Is the cardioprotective effect of estrogens useful in menopause?

Tendency of coronary mortality to occur about 10 years later in women than in men is a well known fact. This difference has been attributed to the presence of estrogens in women. Despite the performance of many experimental and observational studies on the heart-protecting effect of estrogens, there...

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Published inGinecologia y obstetricia de Mexico Vol. 70; p. 141
Main Authors Calvo-Vargas, César G, Padilla-Ríos, Victoria, Meza-Flores, Alicia
Format Journal Article
LanguageSpanish
Published Mexico 01.03.2002
Subjects
Cardiotonic Agents - therapeutic use
Cardiovascular Diseases - prevention & control
Estrogens - therapeutic use
Female
Humans
Menopause
Risk Factors
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ISSN0300-9041

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Summary:Tendency of coronary mortality to occur about 10 years later in women than in men is a well known fact. This difference has been attributed to the presence of estrogens in women. Despite the performance of many experimental and observational studies on the heart-protecting effect of estrogens, there are a lot of methodological limitations which make it difficult to obtain definitive results. This revision, shows the experimental studies where it has been demonstrated that estrogens do not increase cardiovascular protection. Emphasis is focused on adverse effects, such as the development of breast and endometrial cancer. It is also emphasized that during menopause, a series of life style modifications can be implemented, such as exercising, stop smoking and loosing weight. Undoubtedly, the results will be cardiovascular health benefits, with minimum integral health risks.
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