Article: Estrogen drop affects peripheral vasculature.(Gynecology)

ORLANDO, FLA. -- Declining estrogen levels during late perimenopause and postmenopause substantially affect the peripheral vasculature, recent study data suggest.

Specifically, lower estrogen levels during these periods were associated with larger common carotid artery (CCA) adventitial diameter. Rachel P. Wildman, Ph.D., reported at an international conference on women, heart disease, and stroke.

This can be problematic, because greater baseline dilation limits the future ability to dilate and compensate for adverse conditions such as increased blood pressure, explained Dr. Wildman of Tulane University, New Orleans.

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