Women who have severe menopause symptoms are more likely to develop heart disease according to a recent study. Those who had the most hot flushes and night sweats had higher cholesterol levels, higher blood pressure, higher BMI and a higher risk of developing heart disease over the next 10 years. It is possible that the deficiency in estrogen that leads to the hot flashes may also have a negative effect on the cardiovascular system.
Seeing as research has shown that taking hormones to reduce the risks of heart disease has shown that it does the opposite over time, taking HRT to prevent heart disease is not a good idea.
The only other option is a healthier lifestyle – a balanced high-fiber diet and 20-30 minutes of exercise at least 3 times a week even before menopause.
Increased heart risks with severe menopause symptoms
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Hot flashes are basically the body’s way of cooling itself off, and they can last anywhere from just a few seconds to an hour or more.