The effect of menopause on lipoprotein (a) concentrations: A systematic review and meta-analysis

• Published in: Maturitas Vol. 167; pp. 39 - 45
• Main Authors: Anagnostis, Panagiotis, Antza, Christina, Trakatelli, Christina, Lambrinoudaki, Irene, Goulis, Dimitrios G., Kotsis, Vasileios
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Ireland Elsevier B.V 01.01.2023
• Subjects: Cardiovascular Diseases - etiology; Female; Humans; Lipoprotein (a); Lp(a); Menopause; Ovariectomy; Postmenopausal women; Premenopause; Postmenopausal women; Lipoprotein (a); Menopause; Lp(a)

•Transition to menopause may increase lipoprotein (a) concentrations.•Whether this is attributed to the aging process or menopause per se cannot be clarified by current data.•Bilateral oophorectomy does not seem to affect lipoprotein (a) concentrations. Transition to menopause has been associated wi...