Menstrual cycle characteristics and risk of coronary heart disease and type 2 diabetes

Fertil Steril. 2010 Nov;94(6):2379-81. doi: 10.1016/j.fertnstert.2010.03.044. Epub 2010 May 7.

Abstract

In a prospective cohort study, we observed that women with a history of irregular cycles have a 28% increased coronary heart disease risk and tended to have a higher type 2 diabetes risk as compared with women who had a regular cycle length of 27 to 29 days. This association could not be explained by metabolic risk factors or altered hormone levels.

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Aged
  • Cohort Studies
  • Coronary Disease / epidemiology
  • Coronary Disease / etiology*
  • Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2 / epidemiology
  • Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2 / etiology*
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Longitudinal Studies
  • Menstrual Cycle / physiology*
  • Menstruation Disturbances / complications*
  • Menstruation Disturbances / epidemiology
  • Middle Aged
  • Prevalence
  • Regression Analysis
  • Risk Factors
  • Time Factors
  • Young Adult