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Premature Natural Menopause Signals Higher Lifetime Coronary Heart Disease Risk in Both Black and White Women
By MedXY|Aug 18, 2026
A pooled US cohort analysis found that natural menopause before age 40 was associated with about a 40% higher lifetime risk of coronary heart disease in both Black and White women, supporting its use as a routine cardiovascular risk-enhanci