Abstract
Aims The purpose of this review was to assess the relationship between premature ovarian insufficiency (POI), defined as natural menopause
Methods and results We performed a systematic search in PubMed (1966-2012), EMBASE (1980-2012). Studies were included if they were prospective, follow-up>3 years, assessment of age menopause
Conclusion POI is an independent though modest risk factor of IHD and overall CVD but not of stroke. Because of the limited impact of POI on CVD risk compared to classical cardiovascular risk factors, it is unlikely that POI will be implemented as modifier of cardiovascular risk classification.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 178-186 |
Number of pages | 9 |
Journal | European Journal of Preventive Cardiology |
Volume | 23 |
Issue number | 2 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - Jan-2016 |
Keywords
- Premature ovarian insufficiency
- premature ovarian failure
- menopause
- stroke
- ischaemic heart disease
- cardiovascular disease
- meta-analysis
- ISCHEMIC-HEART-DISEASE
- NATURAL MENOPAUSE
- MORTALITY
- AGE
- STROKE
- HEALTH
- COHORT