Irregular periods ‘predict later heart disease and diabetes’
A large Australian study flags a need for monitoring metabolic risk factors in women with irregular cycles
Middle-aged women with irregular menstrual cycles are at greater risk of heart disease and diabetes in later life, a longitudinal Australian study shows.
The findings, based on data from nearly 14,000 women, highlight the importance of screening for cardiometabolic disease among those experiencing menstrual irregularity, the researchers say.
