Ethiopian Medical Women's Association’s Post

Did you know cardiovascular risk can rise after women go through menopause? According to new findings presented at the American College of Cardiology's Annual Scientific Session women’s cardiovascular risk rises sharply after they go through menopause quickly catching up to men of similar age and health profile. This study indicated that after menopause, women have much less estrogen and shift to a more testosterone-heavy profile,". "This affects the way our body stores fat, where it stores fat and the way it processes fat; it even affects the way our blood clots. And all of those changes increase our risk for developing heart disease. It is important to encourage post menopausal women to visit their doctors, talk about heart disease risk factors, and follow up on recommended tests. To read further Kindly visit thier website 👉🏻 https://lnkd.in/eD-ybrFN #CardiovascularRisk #Menopause #HeartDisease #PostMenopausalWomen #HeartDiseasePrevention

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