Effects of menstruation on the onset of acute coronary syndrome in premenopausal women: A case series

• Published in: Case reports in women's health Vol. 37; p. e00486
• Main Authors: van der Bijl, Marte F, Sunamura, Madoka, Ter Hoeve, Nienke, Schreuder, Michelle M, Lenzen, Mattie J, Roeters van Lennep, Jeanine E
• Format: Report
• Language: English
• Published: 01.03.2023

BackgroundThe incidence of cardiovascular disease (CVD) among women is lower before the menopause, which may be due to the atheroprotective effects of female sex hormones, including estrogens. This study explored whether women experienced acute coronary syndrome (ACS) more often during menstruation,...