Journal article
Impact of the menstrual cycle on peripheral vascular function in premenopausal women: systematic review and meta-analysis
Abstract
Fluctuations in endogenous hormones estrogen and progesterone during the menstrual cycle may offer vasoprotection for endothelial and smooth muscle (VSM) function. While numerous studies have been published, the results are conflicting, leaving our understanding of the impact of the menstrual cycle on vascular function unclear. The purpose of this systematic review and meta-analysis was to consolidate available research exploring the role of …
Authors
Williams JS; Dunford EC; MacDonald MJ
Journal
AJP Heart and Circulatory Physiology, Vol. 319, No. 6, pp. h1327–h1337
Publisher
American Physiological Society
Publication Date
December 1, 2020
DOI
10.1152/ajpheart.00341.2020
ISSN
0363-6135