Uterine myometrial calcification indicates atherosclerosis risk: Study

In a new study conducted by Rabia Akilli and colleagues, it has been determined that uterine myometrial calcification (UMC) is a standalone predictor of atherosclerosis risk. The findings of this study were published in Menopause.

The leading cause of death in postmenopausal women is atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease. Since this is a condition that worsens with time, it's critical to find signs early on in the subclinical stage. Arterial calcifications can be utilized as a marker to predict future atherosclerotic cardiovascular events since they are a sign of overall atherosclerotic disease.

The purpose of this study is to determine whether there is a correlation between uterine myometrial calcification and carotid artery intima-media thickness (CIMT) and to determine whether UMC can be used as a marker to predict future atherosclerotic cardiovascular risk in postmenopausal women who are asymptomatic.

In this cross-sectional investigation, UMC, cardiovascular risk factors, and CIMT were evaluated in 81 postmenopausal women without gynecological symptoms. In accordance with their cardiovascular risk factors, the participants were split into two risk groups. A novel grading system based on transvaginal ultrasonography was used to assess the level of UMC. UMC scores, clinical, laboratory, demographic, and CIMT measurement data were analyzed.