Cardiovascular disease risk in menopausal women may be attributed to factors beyond changes in estrogen.
Research has shown that the menopausal transition poses significant risks, including an elevated risk for cardiovascular disease (CVD).
After menopause, the incidence of heart disease increases in women at a faster pace compared to men
said obstetrician-gynecologist Nanette F. Santoro, MD, professor at the University of Colorado Anschutz.
Author's summary: Menopause increases heart disease risk in women.