How does estrogen impact heart health differently in premenopausal and postmenopausal women and what role does it play in protecting against cardiovascular diseases in younger women?
Gaurav ChauhanContributor
How does estrogen impact heart health differently in premenopausal and postmenopausal women?
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Estrogen in premenopausal women helps maintain healthy blood vessels, lowering heart disease risk. Postmenopausal women lose this protection as estrogen levels drop, increasing heart risk.
Estrogen helps maintain elastic blood vessels and smooth blood flow in premenopausal women, reducing heart disease risk. Postmenopause, lower estrogen levels may lead to stiffer arteries and increased risk.