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Metabolic Syndrome Menopause

Meaning

Metabolic Syndrome Menopause describes the clinically significant convergence of the physiological changes associated with the menopausal transition and the diagnostic criteria for metabolic syndrome. This syndrome is characterized by a cluster of risk factors including central obesity, hypertension, dyslipidemia, and insulin resistance. The postmenopausal decline in endogenous estrogen accelerates the onset and severity of metabolic dysfunction, significantly increasing the risk of cardiovascular disease and type 2 diabetes in women. This co-occurrence necessitates an integrated clinical approach that addresses both hormonal and metabolic dysregulation.