Obesity as an effect modifier of the association between menstrual abnormalities and hypertension in young adult women: Results from Project ELEFANT

Volume: 13, Issue: 11, Pages: e0207929 - e0207929
Published: Nov 28, 2018
Abstract
The menstrual cycle is regulated by reproductive hormones such as estrogen which has been implicated in the pathogenesis of hypertension and is associated with obesity. However, to date there has scant study of hypertension in relation to menstrual characteristics and abnormalities. We hypothesize that adverse menstrual characteristics are associated with an increase the prevalence of hypertension and that this relationship is exacerbated by...
Paper Details
Title
Obesity as an effect modifier of the association between menstrual abnormalities and hypertension in young adult women: Results from Project ELEFANT
Published Date
Nov 28, 2018
Journal
Volume
13
Issue
11
Pages
e0207929 - e0207929
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