A study published in stroke magazine on January 23 suggests that endometriosis, a disorder responsible for the growth of the endometrium outside the uterus, may be associated with a higher risk of stroke in women.
To carry out the research, scientists from the Academy of Military Medical Sciences and the Institute of Basic Sciences, both in China, analyzed genetic endometriosis in a group of 521,612 people who had stroke. Among the participants, 77,257 women had some genetic variation caused by endometriosis.
The researchers found that the condition was significantly associated with an increased risk of total ischemic stroke (caused by blockage of blood vessels) and cardiometabolic stroke (triggered from clots forming in the heart).
The risks of ischemic stroke were significantly increased for subtypes of endometriosis of the ovary, pelvic peritoneum (the layer that covers the abdominal and pelvic organs), rectovaginal septum (when the disease reaches between the posterior wall of the vagina and the final portion of the rectum) and vagina.
A stroke, also known as a stroke or stroke, is the interruption of blood flow to some region of the brain.Brazil Agency
***brain-6974397_640The accident can occur for several reasons, such as accumulation of fat plaques or formation of a clot – which give rise to ischemic stroke -, bleeding due to high blood pressure and even rupture of an aneurysm – causing hemorrhagic stroke.Pixabay
***man-513529_640Many symptoms are common to ischemic and hemorrhagic strokes, such as: very severe headache, weakness or numbness in some part of the body, paralysis and sudden loss of speechPixabay
***neurology-6952525_640Stroke has no cure, however, it can be prevented in most cases. When this happens, it is possible to invest in treatments to improve the condition and in rehabilitation to reduce the risk of sequelae.Pixabay
***hands-2906458_640Most of the time, it happens in people over 50 years old, however, it is also possible to affect young people. The disease can happen due to five main causesPixabay
***cigarette-724423_640Smoking and poor diet: it is important to adopt a healthier diet, rich in vegetables, fruits and lean meat, in addition to practicing physical activity at least 3 times a week and not smokingPixabay
***hypertension-867855_640High blood pressure, cholesterol and diabetes: these diseases must be adequately controlled, in addition to adopting healthy lifestyle habits to reduce their negative effects on the body, since they can trigger strokesPixabay
****chest-pain-6357974_640Defects in the heart or blood vessels: these changes can be detected in routine consultations and, if identified, must be followed up. In some people, it may be necessary to use medications, such as blood thinners.Pixabay
***woman-3083390_640Illicit drugs: it is recommended to seek help from a center specialized in drugs so that the detoxification process can be carried out and, thus, improve the patient’s quality of life, reducing the chances of strokePixabay
***red-blood-cell-4807214_640Increased blood clotting: diseases such as lupus, sickle cell anemia or thrombophilias; diseases that inflame blood vessels, such as vasculitis; or cerebral spasms, which impede blood flow, should be investigated Pixabay
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Causality was most significant for infertility-related endometriosis and cardiometabolic ischemic stroke. Neurosurgeon specialist in stroke Victor Hugo Espíndola explains that the study is observational and that it is still not known for sure what causes the relationship between the diseases. Therefore, research still needs to be done.
“The hypothesis is that endometriosis must promote an inflammatory state that increases the formation of thrombi and, consequently, the risk of a stroke”, says Espíndola.
The neurosurgeon teaches that endometriosis should not be considered simply a gynecological disease, but a systemic pathology, that is, that affects the whole body.
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