CVD risk rises with two or more menopausal symptoms: study

The study is unusual in covering a a wide range of symptoms, researchers say
Reuters Health Staff writer
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Having two or more moderate or severe menopausal symptoms is associated with increased risk for cardiovascular disease (CVD) and stroke, a study shows.

The findings were presented at the 2020 virtual annual meeting of the North American Menopause Society (NAMS).