Cardiovascular disease (CVD) remains the leading cause of death and disease for women worldwide. In Western countries, approximately 45% of women aged over 20 years are affected by CVD, and it accounts for one-third of all female deaths. Recognising the unique sex-specific aspects in preventing CVD is crucial as historically, studies in cardiovascular disease have frequently focused on men. Recently, there has been growing interest in studying menstrual cycle characteristics and their potential impact on cardiovascular health. Continue...