Early menopause can increase risk of heart attacks

Women who go through early menopause may be at higher risk of heart attacks. Experiencing menopause younger than 40 can be referred to as premature menopause, and with it comes a 40% higher risk of having a heart attack. Mercy Medical Center OB-GYN Dr. Tangela Anderson-Tull said that with menopause, cholesterol naturally increases, and that's the biggest contributing factor to causing a possible heart attack. She said blood pressure may rise too during menopause, which could also cause issues.

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Дата на публикация: 19 май, 2026
Категория: Друго