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I recently got my cholesterol checked, and it got me thinking about how important it is to interpret them the right way—especially for women in perimenopause like myself. There’s a strong misconception that high cholesterol automatically means high cardiovascular risk. Yes, estrogen offers a protective effect against heart disease. As our levels drop during perimenopause, that protection fades. But that doesn’t mean every woman with high LDL is on the verge of a heart attack.
So in this mini episode, I’m looking at my own numbers and explaining the difference between high cholesterol versus high cardiovascular risk.
✨High Cholesterol vs. High CVD risk
01:51 Worried about cholesterol? You’re not the only one losing sleep over those lab results.
02:45 Exposing my cholesterol numbers.
03:28 Wait, what’s the FRS and why does it matter so much?
04:22 Family is everything… Really, your family history can say lots about your health.
05:12 Real ways to lower your cardiovascular risk without any medical intervention.
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Hugs and good health,
Dr. Jen
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