Study Highlights Perimenopause as Key Period for Women's Cardiovascular Health Improvement
A recent study has identified perimenopause as a critical period for women to improve their cardiovascular health. Conducted by researchers at the University of Alabama at Birmingham, the study analyzed health data from over 9,200 women aged 18 to 80, using the American Heart Association's 'Life's Essential 8' (LE8) metric. This metric evaluates cardiovascular health based on factors such as diet, physical activity, and blood pressure. The study found that perimenopausal women, with an average age of 50.5, had lower cardiovascular health scores compared to premenopausal and postmenopausal women. The research suggests that fluctuating estrogen levels during perimenopause may contribute to increased cardiovascular risk, affecting cholesterol, insulin resistance, and blood pressure. 
