Just like a roller coaster ride has its ups and downs, so does menopause and its impact on cardiovascular health. During menopause, the levels of bad cholesterol in a woman’s body rise, and scientists believe that about 10% of this increase is due to changes in sex hormones. Think of menopause as a thrilling ride that starts around the age of 48 to 52 years, bringing with it a decline in estrogen and an increase in follicle-stimulating hormone. This hormonal roller coaster is thought to put women at greater risk of heart disease, which usually shows up about 10 years later than in men. Scientists continue to study the relationship between menopause and heart health, searching for ways to keep women’s hearts strong and healthy even after their roller coaster ride comes to an end!
Levels of bad cholesterol rise during menopause, and 10% of this increase is likely due to shifts in sex hormones. Women usually undergo menopause at the age of 48 to 52 years, leading to a decline in estrogen and increase in follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH). Menopause is thought to predispose women to heart disease since it typically develops 10 years later than in men, and risk rises after menopause.
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