A new study reveals a potential link between frequent hot flashes and a higher risk of cardiovascular disease in women.
People With Frequent Hot Flashes Are 50% More Likely To Get Cardiovascular Disease Marked by sudden overheating, sweating, flushed skin, a racing heart, anxiety, and even chills, hot flashes are arguably the most notorious symptom of the menopause transition.They’re incredibly common: 80% of people who undergo menopause experience vasomotor symptoms (VMS)—i.e.
, hot flashes and night sweats—an average of 4-5 times per day for approximately seven years, per the Obstetrics and Gynecology Clinics of North America. And for a lucky 25% of women in menopause, hot flashes are severe and last up to nine years (how fun).Despite how disruptive they can be, hot flashes have long been billed as a normal part of the menopause transition that doesn’t require medical intervention. (Though there are some treatments available to ease symptoms.)But according to a 2021 study from the Journal of the American Heart Association (JAHA), hot flashes are linked to an increased risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD), the leading cause of death for women. Here’s what the research found (plus, how you can care for your heart if you’re at risk). What do hot flashes have to do with heart health? Experts have long observed that for women, cardiovascular disease risk increases after menopause, following hormonal shifts and changes in body composition. The first year after one’s final period is marked by higher total cholesterol, LDL (aka 'bad' cholesterol), and apolipoprotein B (an oft-used biomarker for CVD risk).And while various demographic and behavioral factors have been studied for correlations, the 2021 JAHA study used data from the Study Of Women Across the Nation (SWAN), a multi-site longitudinal epidemiological study, and found that hot flashes may serve as another marker of CVD risk. What the JAHA study reveals about hot flashes and CVD risk The JAHA study followed over 3,000 women in their 40s and 50s over 22 year
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