# Menopause transition and cardiovascular disease risk

*PRI Rank #11 · Topics and Trends in Most Cited Estrogen and related hormone effects Papers, Class of 2026*

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| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Rank | #11 |
| 18m citations | 39 |
| Journal | Maturitas |
| Year | 2024 |
| DOI | 10.1016/j.maturitas.2024.107974 |
| Corresponding authors | Chrisandra Shufelt |
| Institution | Mayo Clinic, United States |

**Ranking page:** [Topics and Trends in Most Cited Estrogen and related hormone effects Papers, Class of 2026](https://pri.pepkio.com/top-papers/estrogen-and-related-hormone-effects/2026)

**Paper link:** [10.1016/j.maturitas.2024.107974](https://doi.org/10.1016/j.maturitas.2024.107974)

## Topics

menopause · Cardiovascular disease risk · menopause · estrogen decline · lipid profile changes · endothelial dysfunction · arterial stiffness · Coronary heart disease · menopausal hormone therapy · metabolic syndrome · hot flashes · atherosclerosis · inflammatory markers · menopausal hormone therapy timing hypothesis

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