Endometriosis and cardiovascular disease: a population-based cohort study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Endometriosis, a prevalent condition among females of reproductive age, may be associated with increased risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD) through chronic inflammation and early menopause. The objective of this study was to estimate the association between endometriosis and subsequent risk of CVD.

Methods

We conducted a population-based cohort study using administrative health data from Ontario residents from 1993 to 2015. We compared the incidence of CVD and cardiovascular health outcomes between females with endometriosis and 2 age-matched females without endometriosis. The primary outcome was hospital admission for CVD. Secondary outcomes included in-hospital CVD events of interest and emergency department visits for CVD. We used Cox proportional hazards mod

SUBMITTER: Blom JN 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10000901 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Mar-Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature