The Mystery of Estrogen and Blood Vessel Health
Why Don’t We Fully Understand How Estrogen Protects Blood Vessels?
Despite decades of research showing that estrogen has protective effects on blood vessels, many fundamental questions remain unanswered. We know estrogen improves endothelial function, reduces inflammation, and promotes healthy blood flow, but the precise mechanisms and why timing matters so much for cardiovascular benefits are still being unraveled by researchers.
Dr. Kumar’s Take
This research highlights why hormone therapy decisions are so complex and why individualized care is essential. We have compelling evidence that estrogen protects blood vessels when given at the right time to the right women, but we’re still learning exactly how this works. This uncertainty has contributed to the confusion around hormone therapy’s cardiovascular effects, but it shouldn’t prevent women from accessing treatment when the evidence supports benefits.