Abstract:Background:
Despite previous studies exploring female reproductive factors, early menarche and its impact on stroke risk remains under-reported. This systematic review seeks to further explore this correlation.
Methods:
PubMed, SCOPUS and EMBASE databases were systematically reviewed for studies reporting long-term incidence and odds of stroke in patients who had menarche at an early age vs. menarche at a normal age. Random effects models were used for … Show more
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