New evidence shows menopause not the natural ageing process - to be behind the sharp rise in cholesterol seen in women in meidlife.
As women approach menopause, many show striking increase in cholesterol levels, which in turn increase risk for later heart disease, says Professor Karen Matthews, an epidemiologist from the University of Pittsburgh. In nearly every woman studied, cholesterol levels jumped around the time of menopause. LDL, or bad cholesterol, rose by almost 10% in the two years surrounding the final menstrual period.
Midlife is a great time to take stock and make sure that you are at a healthy weight, getting plenty of exercise and not smoking, says Matthews.
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