menopause This is the time when your monthly menstruation or periods stop. It is caused by loss of ovarian follicular function. At this point, the ovaries stop releasing eggs for fertilization. The World Health Organization (WHO) states that the regularity and length of the menstrual cycle varies throughout a woman’s reproductive lifespan, but the age at which natural menopause occurs is typically 45 to 55 years for women worldwide. Occurs between.

Menopause is usually diagnosed when you have gone without menstruation, vaginal bleeding or spotting for 12 months. While menopause is natural, a person may have a number of physical symptoms such as hot flashes, poor sleep quality, low energy, and bad mood. There are many treatments to address menopause symptoms and these include hormone therapy and lifestyle changes.

Menopause has a significant impact on many aspects of a person’s health such as bone health, weight gain, urinary incontinence and heart health.

Women may have an increased risk of heart disease due to changes in the body caused by menopause. Heart disease is a condition in which the heart and blood vessels do not function properly. The chances of women developing heart disease increases significantly after menopause. Here, take a look at the reasons.

Before menopause, a woman’s body produces more of a hormone called estrogen. This hormone helps protect the heart by making the blood vessels flexible, allowing them to dilate and contract easily. It also helps maintain healthy cholesterol levels.

However, when a woman goes through menopause, estrogen levels decrease. Without estrogen, blood vessels can harden, making it difficult for blood to flow. It can also lead to high blood pressure which is a major risk factor for heart disease.

During menopause, many women start gaining weight, which increases the risk of heart disease. As women age and their metabolism slows down, they tend to gain more fat, especially around the belly. This fat, also known as visceral fat, is linked to a higher risk of heart problems.

Along with this, cholesterol level also increases. LDL or ‘bad’ cholesterol increases while HDL or ‘good’ cholesterol decreases. When your LDL is high, it can cause plaque to build up in the arteries, causing them to narrow and make it difficult for blood to pass through. The buildup of plaque is called atherosclerosis which is also a major cause of heart attacks and strokes.

Other symptoms of menopause such as stress, sleep problems and mood changes can also indirectly lead to heart disease. Lack of sleep and chronic stress cause inflammation in the body which can damage blood vessels over time.

Therefore, it is important that you maintain a healthy lifestyle to reduce the risk of heart disease after menopause. This also includes eating a heart-healthy diet, getting regular exercise, avoiding smoking, managing stress, and keeping cholesterol and blood pressure levels under control.

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