Why perimenopause is actually a ‘window of opportunity’ for your health
A recent study suggests that perimenopause may present a critical opportunity for women to improve their health. Researchers found that women in this transitional phase are at a heightened risk for cardiovascular issues. Experts encourage women to monitor their heart health during this time to mitigate risks associated with menopause.
- ▪The study analyzed health data from over 9,200 women aged 18 to 80.
- ▪Women in perimenopause had a lower average cardiovascular health score compared to premenopausal women.
- ▪The risk of heart disease increases significantly after menopause, with fluctuating estrogen levels potentially playing a role.
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Women's Health Why perimenopause is actually a ‘window of opportunity’ for your health By McKenzie Beard Published May 23, 2026, 3:43 p.m. ET See more of our coverage in your search results. Add The New York Post on Google Most women dread the “change of life” — but what if it could offer a chance to save yours? A new study found that women are more than twice as likely to have a poor score on a key health metric as their reproductive years wind down. But there’s a silver lining: Experts say the menopause transition offers a “window of opportunity” for women to act and reduce their risk of the nation’s leading cause of death. 3 A key health risk for women appears to be “magnified” during the menopause transition, researchers say.
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