Why does cardiovascular risk increase during menopause?Medical research believes that the main reason for the increased risk of cardiovascular disease in women after menopause is the decline in estrogen levels.

During menopause, a woman's ovaries gradually stop releasing eggs, causing levels of estrogen and progesterone in the ovaries to drop. Changes in this hormone level are thought to potentially have a negative impact on the cardiovascular system.

This is because, in theory, estrogen is capable of producing many beneficial effects on the cardiovascular system. For example, it can help lower cholesterol levels, reduce arteriosclerosis, protect vascular endothelial cells, reduce thrombosis, etc.

Therefore, as women enter menopause and estrogen levels drop, these protective effects gradually diminish, increasing the risk of cardiovascular disease.

Secondly, as age increases, menopausal women will gradually be exposed to other cardiovascular risk factors, such as high blood pressure, dyslipidemia, diabetes, obesity or overweight, etc. These factors will increase the risk of cardiovascular disease.

In addition, anxiety and depression are more common among women.

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