Key result
More childbirths, abortions, and earlier menopause are linked to ischaemic heart disease in women.
Why the study?
Are reproductive factors such as number of pregnancies, oral contraceptive use, and menopausal age associated with ischaemic heart disease in women?
Population
Women with ischaemic heart disease and a general population sample of women.
Comparison
Reproductive factors including number of… vs General population sample of women
Design
Case-control
Authors
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Early menopause and multiparity may signal higher IHD risk in women; leaves open causality and requires prospective validation.
Case-Control
Are reproductive factors such as number of pregnancies, oral contraceptive use, and menopausal age associated with ischaemic heart disease in women?
Early menopause and higher number of pregnancies or abortions are associated with an increased risk of ischaemic heart disease in women.
Bengtsson et al. (1973) conducted a case-control in Ischaemic heart disease. Reproductive factors (pregnancies, oral contraceptives, menopausal age) vs. General population sample of women was evaluated on Ischaemic heart disease. Women with ischaemic heart disease had significantly more childbirths, abortions, and earlier menopause compared to a general population sample, with none having used oral contraceptives.
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