Question 199 of 433
Why does menopause matter for longevity even without symptoms?
The short answer
Because the loss of estrogen speeds bone loss, shifts fat to the belly, raises LDL cholesterol, and stiffens arteries.
Women can lose up to 20 percent of their bone density in the five to seven years around menopause. LDL often rises by 10 to 15 percent. This is the moment to recheck cholesterol, start or intensify strength training, check bone density, and review blood pressure. I tell my patients that menopause is not a disease. It is a checkpoint.
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OBSERVATIONAL / MECHANISTIC — Menopause-related risk changes support reassessment, not automatic treatment of every woman.Evidence grade (draft mapping)CObservationalPart 14, Q199 · Part sources
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