Are there ways to prevent heart disease in women with premature ovarian failure?
Getting adequate estrogen therapy may help guard against heart disease. Estrogen helps the body by: • Keeping the lining of the arteries healthy • Relaxing muscles that control arteries to allow better blood flow to tissues • Normalizing LDL and HDL levels to decrease cholesterol build up in the arteries that could lead to blockage Maintaining a healthy body weight and getting regular physical activity are important in reducing the risk of heart disease. These factors can affect your cholesterol level, which, in turn, can affect your risk for heart disease. Other risk factors for heart disease include: • Cigarette smoking • High blood pressure (defined as 140/90 mm/Hg or higher, or being on blood pressure medication) • High blood cholesterol • Family history of heart disease • Age: women55 years or older Talk to your health care provider about heart disease to determine what steps, if any, you should take to lower your risk. • Among women with premature ovarian failure, studies show th
Getting adequate estrogen therapy may help guard against heart disease. Estrogen helps the body by: • Keeping the lining of the arteries healthy • Relaxing muscles that control arteries to allow better blood flow to tissues • Normalizing LDL and HDL levels to decrease cholesterol build up in the arteries that could lead to blockage Maintaining a healthy body weight and getting regular physical activity are important in reducing the risk of heart disease. These factors can affect your cholesterol level, which, in turn, can affect your risk for heart disease. Other risk factors for heart disease include: • Cigarette smoking • High blood pressure (defined as 140/90 mm/Hg or higher, or being on blood pressure medication) • High blood cholesterol • Family history of heart disease • Age: women—55 years or older Talk to your health care provider about heart disease to determine what steps, if any, you should take to lower your risk. • Among women with premature ovarian failure, studies show t
