(KMAland) — Research shows menopause can impact heart health, and the American Heart Association in Missouri is urging women to stay informed and take preventive measures during this stage of life.
Heart disease kills more women each year than breast cancer. The transition from the reproductive to non-reproductive phase usually starts in the late 40s to mid-50s, and brings changes in menstruation.
Before menopause, women produce estrogen, a hormone that may help protect the heart. As women go through menopause, their ovaries produce less estrogen…