Whether or not menopause is linked to increase in the risk of heart attack among women has been a matter of debate among the medical fraternity for quite some time. So far, it has been believed that menopause among women synchronizes with the aging process and the heart conditions may be more of a result of the latter. However, some latest research studies have proved that there is a dramatic enhancement in the levels of Low-Density Lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol, commonly known as bad cholesterol, along with the total level of cholesterol.
LDL is the main culprit in the incidents of a heart stroke as it reduces the muscle flexibility, all the while clogging the arteries. Menopause is a natural process that sets in about 50 years of age, but can also occur within 10 years on each side. In cases, where ovaries are removed due to illness, injury, or otherwise, menopause sets in around that time. The high-stressed lifestyle in today’s world has also taken a toll on the natural cycles, such that there are increasing cases of premature menopause. An early onset of the process, because of any reason, increases the chances of a heart ailment considerably.
According to a detailed decade-long study conducted by the American College of Cardiology, almost every women going through menopause suffers from a sudden rise in cholesterol. LDL rises by about 9%, while the total cholesterol rises by 6.5%. As the woman’s ovaries lose their reproductive capability, the levels of estrogen (female hormone) starts reducing. This is considered one of the main causes of post-menopausal symptoms. Therefore, hormone replacement therapy has been proved beneficial in reducing LDL and the chances of a stroke. Daily lifestyle changes go a long way in alleviating the situation. The popular alterations, such as exercise, balanced diet, stress reduction techniques, meditation, etc. have proven benefits.
LDL is the main culprit in the incidents of a heart stroke as it reduces the muscle flexibility, all the while clogging the arteries. Menopause is a natural process that sets in about 50 years of age, but can also occur within 10 years on each side. In cases, where ovaries are removed due to illness, injury, or otherwise, menopause sets in around that time. The high-stressed lifestyle in today’s world has also taken a toll on the natural cycles, such that there are increasing cases of premature menopause. An early onset of the process, because of any reason, increases the chances of a heart ailment considerably.
According to a detailed decade-long study conducted by the American College of Cardiology, almost every women going through menopause suffers from a sudden rise in cholesterol. LDL rises by about 9%, while the total cholesterol rises by 6.5%. As the woman’s ovaries lose their reproductive capability, the levels of estrogen (female hormone) starts reducing. This is considered one of the main causes of post-menopausal symptoms. Therefore, hormone replacement therapy has been proved beneficial in reducing LDL and the chances of a stroke. Daily lifestyle changes go a long way in alleviating the situation. The popular alterations, such as exercise, balanced diet, stress reduction techniques, meditation, etc. have proven benefits.
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