The current concepts of menopausal metabolic syndrome
The article presents an overview of the current approaches to menopausal metabolic syndrome and its role in pathogenesis of metabolic disorders leading to menopause. It discusses the influence of the main components of the metabolic syndrome on the circulatory system and their interdependence. It draws a conclusion that the interaction of fading functions of ovaries and main components of the metabolic syndrome causes the worsening of all the components of the metabolic syndrome. Correction of metabolic disorders is essential on the earlier stages to prevent further progression of pathological process in other organs.