The Comparative Study of Serum Estrogen and Lipid Profile in Pre- and Post-menopausal Women as Atherosclerosis Risk Factors in Pakistan.

Background: Menopause signifies the eternal termination of menstruation in women as a consequence of ovarian action loss, typically occurring around the age of 51 years. Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death among post-menopausal women, which may be due to lower levels of estrogen and lipid profile. The present study was undertaken to evaluate serum estrogen and lipid profile status to assess the risk of atherosclerosis in both pre- and post-menopausal women.