Adverse Changes in Body Composition During the Menopausal Transition and Relation to Cardiovascular Risk: A Contemporary Review

The menopausal transition period in aging women is strongly associated with weight gain. Evidence shows that weight changes during menopause increases the risk of developing cardiovascular disease (CVD) in postmenopausal women. However, the potential mechanisms that cause weight gain and adverse cha...

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Main Authors: Varna Kodoth, Samantha Scaccia, Brooke Aggarwal
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Mary Ann Liebert 2022-06-01
Series:Women's Health Reports
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Online Access:https://www.liebertpub.com/doi/full/10.1089/WHR.2021.0119