@heatherhirschmd: One thing I really want women to understand is that menopause is a cardiovascular event, too. As estrogen declines, our risk for heart disease goes up. That does not mean every woman needs to go on estrogen. But it does mean this is the time to start paying attention to your blood pressure, cholesterol, blood sugar, weight, and overall metabolic health. Hormones are one part of the conversation.

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