February Is Heart Health Month: What Changes After Menopause and What We Look at Clinically

After menopause, hormonal shifts change cardiovascular physiology, often affecting weight distribution, blood sugar, blood pressure, and cholesterol, making prevention more important—but heart disease is not inevitable. Looking beyond standard cholesterol panels to deeper drivers like insulin resistance, inflammation, lipid particle health, and lifestyle factors allows for personalized, proactive strategies to protect long-term heart health and vitality.