Why does your risk of heart diseases increase when you approach menopause?
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Estrogen protects your heart because it holds:
However, their ovaries produce less estrogen during perimenopause.
The decline in estrogen = higher risk of heart disease
2) The metabolic syndrome increases your heart disease risk – and it is more common after menopause
The metabolic syndrome is if you have at least 3 of the following:
3) Age plays a role
Older causes cause changes in heart and blood vessels and can lead to heart problems
Heart diseases are serious
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Heart disease is number 1 of the cause of death for women in the USA
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About 1 out of 5 women die from heart disease
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Black women have a higher risk of heart diseases compared to other women
Did you know?
Vasomotor symptoms of menopause such as hot flashes and night sweats are associated with a higher risk of heart disease.
Your risk of heart disease is 2x – 3x higher after you have reached menopause. But it’s never too late to protect your heart.
Get your heart pumping
Physical activity is number 1 on the list for good heart health.
If you are moved more, reduce your risk of heart diseases and other diseases that can affect your heart, including:
Guidelines for physical activity every week
150 minutes of walking with medium intensity (approx. 22 minutes a day)
or
75 minutes of strong aerobics how to run
or
An same mix of both
+Muscle reinforcement activities 2 days a week
Change your habits, change your heart
Lifestyle factors can prevent heart disease. These can include:
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Smoke
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Feed a healthy diet
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Maintain a healthy weight
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Get quality sleep
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Manage your stress
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Receive regular examinations
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Keep your cholesterol level and blood pressure in chess
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Maintaining healthy blood sugar levels
You cannot stop the hormonal changes that take place during perimenopause. But you can take steps to keep yourself and your heart as healthy as possible.
This educational resource was created with the support of Pfizer, a healthy member of the corporate Advisory Council.
