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BackgroundA later age at menopause (≥55 years) is associated with lower cardiovascular disease risk compared with a normal age at menopause (45-54 years) in postmenopausal women (PMW). Aortic stiffening increases cardiovascular disease risk…

Chronic venous disease (CVD) involves complex pathophysiological mechanisms, particularly an imbalance between matrix metalloproteinases (MMPs) and their tissue inhibitors (TIMPs), contributing to venous remodeling and varicosities. Elevate…

BackgroundPostmenopausal women (PMW) who complete menopause at a late age (55+ years) have lower cardiovascular disease risk than PMW who complete menopause at a normal age (45-54 years). However, the influence of late-onset menopause on va…