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Heart disease remains the leading cause of death for both men and women in the United States.
Before menopause, women are less likely to develop heart disease than men of the same age. The risk of heart disease increases significantly once women enter menopause. While menopause itself doesn’t cause heart disease, the decline in estrogen levels may play a role. Estrogen is believed to have a protective effect on women’s blood vessels.
Aging also impacts blood vessel health. As you age, your arteries become less flexible, making them less effective at maintaining healthy blood flow. This means your heart must work harder to pump blood throughout your body. After menopause, you are more likely to develop conditions that increase your risk of heart disease, such as high cholesterol, high blood pressure, and weight gain.
Experiencing menopause early, between the ages of 40 and 45, further increases the risk of heart disease. Women who go through menopause at this age are twice as likely to develop heart disease compared to women of the same age who haven’t yet experienced menopause.
Learn from Ana Stauch our Medical Advisor on what you can do to protect yourself and how you can take action now.
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