Effects of menopause on cardiovascular health in women
Aging is a risk factor for cardiovascular disease (CVD), and women who experience premature or early menopause have a 50% greater risk for CVD-related death compared with women who experience menopause at the typical age. Indeed, CVD increases aggressively after menopause and is the leading cause of death in women in the US. Autonomic and blood pressure (BP) dysregulation, often demonstrated in postmenopausal women, is associated with CVD. The cardiovascular research and rehabilitation laboratory is launching a study which will investigate the effects of menopause on cardiovascular health in women.
Participation Criteria
We are seeking women who fall into one of the groups listed below:
- 35-49-year-old premenopausal women
- 35-49-year-old women who completed premature/early menopause (before age 46)
- 50-70-year-old women who completed premature/early menopause (before age 46)
- 50-70-year-old women who completed menopause at a typical age (at age 46 or later)
Interested in Participating?
If you are eligible, interested in hearing more and fall into one of these groups below, please contact our laboratory at crrl@umn.edu or 612-624-6534. Ask for Emma Lee.