Menopause and Cholesterol
Ways to Lower Your Cholesterol During Menopause Whether your cholesterol levels have always been healthy or you've had high readings in the past, your next blood work may surprise you. Declining estrogen levels during menopause can raise cholestrol levels. While elevated levels is common in midlife, you shouldn't ignore increases even if they are small. Knowing your cholesterol levels can help you take meaningful changes to improve your health. And the sooner you take these steps to curb the rise, you lower your risk of a future heart attack or stroke. High Cholesterol is a key factor for heart disease, the leading killer in women. While cholesterol levels tend to rise as you get older, menopause can accelerate the increase. Cholesterol levels can change with menopausal hormonal changes. The lack of estrogen impacts your body's metabolic system and cardiovascular health. Estrogen is considered to have a "cardioprotective effect," which means it is benefic...
