Menopause may raise your heart disease risk, but these everyday habits can make a difference

Dr Sanjat Chiwane, senior director of cardiology at Fortis Memorial Research Institute, Gurugram, explains that estrogen drop after menopause raises heart disease risk by affecting blood vessels and cholesterol.

Postmenopausal women face higher risks of elevated blood pressure, diabetes, unhealthy cholesterol, and abdominal weight gain, increasing heart attack and stroke chances.

Heart disease symptoms in women are often subtle: persistent fatigue, easy shortness of breath, nausea, dizziness, sleep trouble, or pain in jaw, neck, back, or shoulders.

These symptoms are frequently dismissed as stress or aging, leading to delayed care and worse outcomes.

Everyday habits like staying active and managing weight can make a difference in reducing heart disease risk after menopause.