Study Shows Women’s Hormonal Status Affects Blood Vessel Flexibility

A new study measured arterial stiffness—an independent risk factor for development of cardiovascular disease (CVD) in women from a wide age range. Age was a strong determinant of arterial stiffness. Indicative of the role of hormones, menstrual cycle phase, contraceptive pill phase and menopausal state were also associated with arterial stiffness. Arteries alternately dilate and ...