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The findings, set to be presented during an annual meeting of The Menopause Society this month, revealed that women who experience more frequent hot flushes, particularly when they sleep, have a greater risk of developing Alzheimer\u2019s disease.<\/p>\n
As part of the study up to 250 middle-aged women were examined for biomarkers of Alzheimer\u2019s disease.<\/p>\n
The objective of the study was to determine whether assessed hot flushes were linked with adverse Alzhiemer\u2019s disease biomarker profiles.<\/p>\n
Hot flushes were measured objectively by using ambulatory skin conductance monitoring.<\/p>\n
Don’t miss… <\/strong> We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you’ve consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info<\/p>\n One of the study leads, Doctor Rebecca Thurston – from the University of Pittsburgh, said: \u201cAmong other things, these findings indicate that women who experience frequent hot flashes, particularly during sleep, may warrant Alzheimer\u2019s disease dementia risk reduction efforts.\u201d<\/p>\n Dr. Stephanie Faubion, medical director of The Menopause Society, added: \u201cGiven the adverse effect on quality of life and financial burden of Alzheimer\u2019s disease, it\u2019s important that we learn as much as possible about potential causes and warning signs so we can be proactive before the onset of Alzheimer\u2019s disease.<\/p>\n \u201cThis study underscores the need for ongoing open dialogues between patients and their healthcare professionals so that any treatment options can be carefully considered.\u201d<\/p>\n Study results will be presented as part of a presentation entitled Menopausal Vasomotor Symptoms and Plasma Alzheimer\u2019s Disease Biomarkers.<\/p>\n At the same meeting a team will also present evidence of a link between hot flushes and heart problems.<\/p>\n Lead author Mary Carson, MS, from the University of Pittsburgh, said: \u201cThis is the first study to examine physiologically measured hot flashes in relation to inflammation and adds evidence to a growing body of literature suggesting that hot flashes may signify underlying vascular risk and indicate women who warrant focused cardiovascular disease prevention efforts.\u201d<\/p>\n Dr Stephanie Faubion added: \u201cSince heart disease is the leading cause of death for women in the US, studies like these are especially valuable.<\/p>\n \u201cHealthcare professionals need to ask their patients about their hot flash experiences as they not only interfere with their quality of life but may also indicate other risk factors.\u201d<\/p>\n
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