What is the role of menopause and hormone therapy in stroke risk in women?
Menopause and hormone therapy have been shown to be associated with an increased risk of ischemic stroke in women. In a European case-control study on oral contraceptives, it was found that thromboembolic stroke was more likely to occur in young women who used oral contraceptives. Additionally, premature menopause or early menopause has been linked to a higher risk of ischemic stroke, as evidenced by a study published in Menopause in 2012. Therefore, it is important for women to be aware of the potential risks associated with menopause and hormone therapy when it comes to ischemic stroke.