Menopause and the Rising Risk of Heart Disease

Menopause marks a significant transition in a woman’s life, but beyond the commonly discussed symptoms like hot flashes and mood swings lies a more insidious concern—an increased risk of heart disease.

- Dr. Asha Moorthy

This connection, long overlooked, is now gaining attention among healthcare professionals as data increasingly highlights a worrying trend: postmenopausal women face a higher likelihood of developing cardiovascular conditions, including hypertension, stroke, and coronary artery disease.

University of Queensland researchers demonstrated that declining estrogen post-menopause contributes to increased arterial stiffness and lipid dysregulation, significantly elevating cardiovascular disease risk in midlife women.