Abstract :
Introduction: Menopause is permanent cessation of menstruation. After menopause primordial follicles become atretic, hence ovaries fail to produce estrogen. The presence of estrogen receptors in the heart, vascular smooth muscles and autonomic brain stem centers denotes role in regulation of cardiovascular system.
Aims and Objectives: To compare the sympathetic function tests in premenopausal and postmenopausal women.
Materials and Method: The autonomic function tests in 60 premenopausal and 60 postmenopausal women were compared. Parameters under study were Height, Weight, BMI, Sympathetic function test: Orthostatic tolerance test and Sustained isometric hand grip test.
Result: We found significant increase in BMI (P
Keyword :
Sympathetic function, Premenopausal women, Postmenopausal women, Body Mass Index