Andrea Piacquadio via Pexels By Stephen Beech via SWNS Women who suffer hot flashes during menopause are more likely to develop a form of liver disease, warns new research. Those experiencing moderate-to-severe flashes and night sweats - also known as vasomotor symptoms - face a three times greater risk of non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) compared to those with mild symptoms, according to the findings. NAFLD affects up to one in four people worldwide.
Most won’t have symptoms, and some may never know they have the condition. But up to one-in-20 will experience complications from the fat in their livers. Hot flashes and night sweats have become synonymous with menopause, say scientists.
Study lead author Dr. Eleni Armeni said: “This research is significant as it contributes to understanding the link between vasomotor symptoms and cardiometabolic risk factors. “It is crucial for the general public because it emphasizes how hot flashes and night sweats can signal an increased risk for heart and metabolic issues.
” The research team set out to analyze the likelihood of someone developing NAFLD related to menopause and the potential link with vasomotor symptoms. Dr. Armeni, a research fellow at Kapodistrian University of Athens , Greece, said: “Women experiencing these symptoms should consult a health care professional to address the symptoms and assess their cardiovascular health.
Photo by Andrea Piacquadio via Pexels “Previously, vasomotor symptoms were prima.
