Menopause is associated with decreased levels of estrogen, a hormone that plays an important protective role in the female body.
With this reduction, they can progressively increase:
- Cardiovascular risk;
- Tendency to abdominal fat;
- Insulin resistance;
- Bone loss;
- Risk of osteopenia and osteoporosis.
Many of these changes evolve silently over the years.
Do you know what the consequences are for cardiovascular health after menopause?
Cardiovascular disease is one of the leading causes of morbidity in women after menopause.
At this stage, the following may occur:
- Increased LDL cholesterol;
- Changes in blood pressure;
- Vascular inflammation;
- Metabolic changes.
Prevention may include:
- Structured nutritional intervention;
- Appropriate physical exercise;
- Weight and body composition control;
- Hormone therapy, when clinically indicated;
- Pharmacological treatment, if necessary.
Do you know what the consequences are for bone health after menopause?
The loss of bone mineral density tends to accelerate in the first few years after menopause.
Without proper prevention, it can progress to:
- Osteopenia;
- Osteoporosis;
- Fragility fractures.
A preventative strategy may include:
- Bone densitometry assessment;
- Vitamin D and calcium optimization;
- Resistance and weight-bearing exercise;
- Specific therapy when indicated.
A long-term vision
The goal is not only to treat existing disease, but to anticipate risk and preserve future quality of life.
