A study published in an American Heart Association journal foundheart disease risk factors worsen throughout the menopausal transition.
Are all women at higher risk during menopause?
They were tracked over the course of 12.5 years or until they reached menopause.
Regardless of their heart-healthy habits, a majority of the women experienced an acceleration in arterial stiffness.
Arterial stiffness is related to the flexibility of arteries and how quickly blood can flow through them.
How can you prevent this?
But for now, ask your doctor to monitor your heart.
And if you want todelay menopause, consider having more frequent sex.
