The Menopause + Heart Connection

Heart health is one of the most overlooked and misunderstood parts of menopause. In this episode of The Mr. Menopause Show, I break down the menopause heart connection and explain why cardiovascular risk becomes more relevant during and after the menopause transition, even for women who had no prior heart concerns. Many women are never told that heart disease risk is generally lower earlier in adulthood, yet becomes the number one cause of death for women later in life. Instead, heart related symptoms are often missed, misattributed, or dismissed because they don't look like the classic warning signs most people recognize. In this conversation, I explain what's happening in the body during menopause, how hormone changes affect the cardiovascular system, and which heart related symptoms deserve attention during menopause, even when they don’t fit the classic warning signs. This is one of the areas I go deeper into in my book, Decoding the 80 Symptoms and Side Effects of Menopause, especially the heart related symptoms many women are never warned about. Learn more about the book here: https://www.tafiq.com/80-symptoms-book If this episode helped connect some dots for you, know that you are not alone and nothing about what you're experiencing is random. For a deeper conversation about what happens after menopause, including balance, health, and confidence beyond the change, watch my episode Post-menopause Decoded: Balance, Health, and Confidence Beyond the Change. Watch here: https://youtu.be/3BncG0mlBbc This show is designed to educate, clarify, and empower women with evidence based menopause and healthy aging information, without fear, confusion, or dismissal. Subscribe to The Mr. Menopause Show for weekly conversations that help you better understand what your body is telling you and what to do next. - Disclaimer: The information shared in this episode is for educational purposes only and is not intended to diagnose, treat, or replace medical advice. Always consult with a qualified healthcare professional regarding your individual health concerns.