绝经期雌激素治疗与心血管健康

Menopausal estrogen therapy and cardiovascular health

心血管疾病是妇女的首位死亡原因。其发生与众多危险因素有关。高血压是最重要、可纠正的危险因素。绝经后高血压和动脉粥样硬化性心血管疾病的患病率增高。现有证据提示绝经后早期启用雌激素治疗,对心血管系统有保护作用。妇科医生处理因绝经症状而就医的中年妇女时,应广泛关注妇女的整体健康,尤其是心血管健康。

Cardiovascular disease （CVD） is the number-one killer of women. Its occurrence is associated with a variety of risk factors, many of them are modifiable. Hypertension is the most important one. The prevalence of hypertension and CVD increase significantly after menopause, There is evidence indicating that estrogen therapy initiated during early menopause is benefit for the cardiovascular system. Gynecological doctors should pay attention to the integrate health of each woman especially cardiovascular health, during managing menopausal symptoms.