Menopause is a time when your monthly menstruation or periods stop. It happens due to the loss of ovarian follicular function. At this point, the ovaries stop releasing eggs for fertilisation.
The World Health Organisation (WHO) says that the regularity and length of the menstrual cycle varies across a woman’s reproductive life span, but the age at which natural menopause occurs is generally between 45 and 55 years for women worldwide. Menopause is usually diagnosed when you go without a menstrual period, vaginal bleeding or spotting for 12 months. While menopause is natural, one might have several physical symptoms such as hot flashes, poor sleep quality, low energy and bad mood among others.
There are several treatments for addressing the symptoms of menopause and these include hormone therapy and lifestyle changes. Menopause significantly impacts several aspects of an individual’s health such as bone health, weight gain, urinary incontinence and heart health. Menopause can increase the risk of heart disease for women due to the changes in the body.
Heart disease is a condition wherein the heart and blood vessels don’t work properly. After menopause, the chances of women developing heart disease increase significantly. Here, take a look at the reasons.
Prior to menopause, a woman’s body makes more of a hormone called oestrogen. This hormone helps to protect the heart by keeping blood vessels flexible, thereby, allowing them to expand and contract easily. It also hel.