@medsplaining: Estrogen protects your heart pre-menopause, so it makes sense that risk shifts as hormone levels drop. But here’s the truth: rising cholesterol doesn’t automatically mean rising cardiovascular risk. 🎧 Ep 22 available now wherever you get your podcasts. #Perimenopause #HeartHealth #Cholesterol #LDL #Medsplaining #CardiovascularRisk