Menopause rapidly decreases women's heart health, increasing risk to same level as men of same age.
Menopause can rapidly decrease women's heart health, increasing their risk to the same level as men of the same age, according to research. Falling estrogen levels after menopause can cause plaque build-up in arteries, which may not be preventable by statins, say experts. This highlights the importance of early heart disease risk identification and different treatments for postmenopausal women.
April 02, 2024
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