"Better Adherence to Cardiovascular Health Guidelines Prevents Menopausal Hot Flashes and Night Sweats"

Research Results by Professor Ryu Seungho and Professor Jang Yusu, and Dr. Choi Hyerin's Team at Gangbuk Samsung Hospital

[Asia Economy Reporter Kim Young-won] A study has found that individuals who adhere well to ideal cardiovascular health guidelines can prevent menopausal symptoms such as facial flushing and night sweats.

The research team led by Professors Ryu Seung-ho and Jang Yoo-soo and Dr. Choi Hye-rin from the Data Management Center at Kangbuk Samsung Hospital analyzed data from over 2,500 premenopausal women aged 42 to 52 who visited the Kangbuk Samsung Hospital Comprehensive Health Screening Center between 2014 and 2018, confirming these results on the 21st.

This study was published in the official journal of the American Endocrine Society, the Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism (IF=5.958).

The research team scored ideal cardiovascular health behaviors as defined by the American Heart Association, assigning one point for each criterion met. A higher score indicated more ideal cardiovascular health habits. The criteria included ▲non-smoking or former smoking ▲body mass index (BMI) <23 kg/m² ▲moderate or higher physical activity ▲total cholesterol <200 mg/dL ▲blood pressure <120/80 mmHg ▲fasting blood glucose <100 mg/dL ▲and a healthy diet.

Vasomotor symptoms of menopause, such as facial flushing and night sweats, were measured through surveys. A score of 3 or higher on a 7-point scale indicated moderate or more severe vasomotor symptoms.

As a result, menopausal women with unhealthy lifestyle habits (0?2 points) had approximately a 41% higher risk of experiencing vasomotor symptoms before menopause compared to those with healthy lifestyle habits (5?6 points). In particular, the risk of developing moderate or severe vasomotor symptoms was about 57% higher.

Professor Ryu stated, "About 80% of menopausal women experience vasomotor symptoms such as facial flushing and night sweats, and although many women report discomfort in daily life, there have been no clear treatments or preventive measures until now. This study is the first to focus on prevention of menopausal symptoms."

Meanwhile, this research was supported by the "Prospective Study Project to Identify Risk Factors for Chronic Diseases in Menopausal Women" conducted by the National Institute of Health under the Korea Disease Control and Prevention Agency.

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