Menopause and vascular endothelial health: Is it all about the oestrogen? - PubMed
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- #Vascular Endothelium
- #Menopause
- #Sex Hormones
- Cardiovascular disease risk in women increases during menopause, traditionally linked to declining oestradiol levels.
- Menopause involves changes in multiple sex hormones, including progesterone, FSH, LH, and testosterone, which affect vascular endothelial function.
- The review explores how these hormones influence endothelial function through mechanisms like endothelin-1 signaling, oxidative stress, and inflammation.