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Perimenopause Age & Heart Health

Perimenopause Age & Heart Health

Why does your risk for heart disease increase as you approach menopause?  Estrogen helps protect your heart because it keeps: But, your ovaries start producing less estrogen during perimenopause. The decline in estrogen = higher risk for heart disease  2)…

A Blood Test for Menopause?

A Blood Test for Menopause?

If this is the first time you’re hearing the term “perimenopause” — welcome! We’ve been expecting you. Everyone who gets a period goes through menopause, and perimenopause refers to the time period leading up to the day when you’re officially…