All our articles on cardio-gynaecology

Cardio-gynaecology is a multidisciplinary approach to women's hearts at key hormonal stages: first contraception, pregnancy and menopause. It brings together cardiologists, gynaecologists, obstetricians, midwives, general practitioners and pharmacists, also involving women in their own care.

Menopause, hormone treatment and cardiovascular risk: two new publications confirm and clarify their relationship!

Menopause is a natural biological phenomenon that marks the end of a woman's reproductive years. The ovaries stop working and producing essential hormones, mainly estrogen. This hormonal evolution has numerous consequences on health in general, particularly on cardiovascular function, fat [...]

A long menopause consultation

Agir pour le Cœur des Femmes is particularly pleased with this decision. Since its creation 5 years ago, the foundation has been stressing the importance of this essential consultation for the screening and management of cardiovascular disease to all those involved in public health. Menopause is [...]

Some disorders associated with menopause

At menopause, many women suffer from disorders associated with the drop in estrogen, which can severely affect their quality of life. Some are well-known, such as hot flushes, mood swings, irritability, sleep disorders or fatigue. Others are less well known, and sometimes just as difficult to cope [...]

Risk of cardiovascular disease according to type of HRT: analysis based on Swedish registry data

For the majority of women, the menopausal transition is accompanied by an incapacitating climacteric syndrome, with its sometimes highly embarrassing flushing. Hormonal menopause treatments (HRT) are the most effective way of alleviating these symptoms. In non-hysterectomized women, they combine an [...]

A new alternative to hormones for managing menopausal hot flashes?

Hot flushes and night sweats affect the daily lives and quality of life of many women during the menopause, sometimes beginning up to 80% a few years beforehand, according to the latest studies. The most effective treatment is hormonal menopause therapy, thanks to the estrogens it contains. Some [...]

Irregular periods: an emerging cardiovascular risk factor in women

The menstrual cycle runs from the first day of menstruation to the first day of the following period. It is defined as long if it lasts more than 35 days. It is considered regular if menstruation occurs every month, give or take a few days. Long menstrual cycles are known to be associated with more [...]

Hypertension and pregnancy: what our experts have to say!

High blood pressure (HTA) is still one of the main modifiable risk factors for cardiovascular disease (CVD). In women, pregnancy can be a specific risk factor for the development of hypertension, due to a disturbance in the production of the placenta. In women already being treated for hypertension, [...]

How to choose the right contraception?
Focus on venous thrombo-embolic risk

Hormones, and in particular hormonal contraception, have enabled major advances in women's lives, but their use requires knowledge of their potential risks, in order to propose therapeutic strategies tailored to each woman's individual risk profile. Before each prescription, it is necessary [...]