Research
Metabolic adaptation
Increased risks for coronary heart disease associated with prior cycle irregularity remained significant after adjustment for body mass index and several potential confounders.
Menstrual cycle irregularity should be evaluated in the context of other health metrics when assessing cardiovascular risk.
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Increased risks for CHD associated with prior cycle irregularity remained significant after adjustment for body mass index and several potential confounders.
Why this rating
Based on a large prospective cohort study.
Source
Menstrual Cycle Irregularity and Risk for Future Cardiovascular Disease
Caren G. Solomon et al. · The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism · 2002
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