Higher Prevalence of Clinical Cardiovascular Comorbidities in Postmenopausal Women with Self-Reported Premenopausal Hirsutism and/or Oligo-Amenorrhea

The study conducted in Santa Maria, Brazil, found that postmenopausal women who reported hirsutism and/or oligo-amenorrhea during their reproductive years had a higher prevalence of cardiovascular comorbidities such as angina/myocardial infarction, stroke, and cardiac failure. Additionally, these women were more likely to report chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and osteoarthritis. The study highlighted the potential role of hyperandrogenism and associated metabolic disturbances in the development of these comorbidities. The findings suggested that a history of these conditions could be predictive of significant health issues in later life, emphasizing the need for further research to validate these associations.