Early menarche and menopause linked to cardiovascular disease risk – study

Increase screening for women who start their periods at a young age or those reaching menopause early, experts suggest

Women who start their periods at an early age, or experience an early menopause, are at greater risk of cardiovascular disease, new research suggests.

While researchers say it is not clear whether reproductive factors are driving the increased risks, they say that more frequent screening of women whose reproductive history suggests that they might be at higher risk of cardiovascular disease could help to prevent or delay its onset.