30/09/2025
Menopause and heart health: From hot flashes to mood swings, what every woman must know
Heart attack risks after menopause: The drop in oestrogen during menopause increases the risk of heart disease in women, especially those with early or surgical menopause. Timely screening, lifestyle changes and tailored hormone therapy can help protect heart health and improve outcomes.
Menopause officially begins when a woman hasn’t had a period for 12 consecutive months. What many don’t realise is that this milestone also signals a significant shift in heart health. “The decline in oestrogen impacts lipid levels, causes blood vessels to stiffen, and increases plaque buildup in arteries. This increases the chances of heart attack and stroke, particularly in women with early menopause, before 40, or surgical menopause,” Dr Astha Dayal, Director of Obstetrics and Gynaecology at CK Birla Hospital, Gurgaon, tells Moneycontrol
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