And the F WORD is Fearlessly Facing Our Futures and our future health. Dr. Jayne Morgan, a cardiologist, joins host, Amy Schmidt to explore the link between hormones and heart health in women at midlife and beyond. They discuss heart disease, the leading cause of death among women, and emphasize the need for greater awareness. Dr. Morgan shares her journey into menopause and women's health, discussing the most important thing that women can do today to advocate for their health. They also address three things that women can incorporate into their lives to put heart health as a priority as we age.
Takeaways
- Dr. Jayne Morgan transitioned from cardiology to menopause education during the COVID-19 pandemic.
- Heart disease is the number one killer of women, and the risk increases during perimenopause and menopause.
- The symptoms of heart disease in women can be different from those in men, and it is important to recognize and address them.
- Cholesterol, statins, and testosterone play a role in heart health, and further research is needed to understand their impact on women.
- If there is one thing we can do today is to ask our physicians for a baseline EKG.
Introduction to Heart Health for Women
Meet Dr. Janye Morgan, Cardiologist
Pregnancy Complications and Heart Risk
Perimenopause, Menopause and Heart Disease
Why Women's Heart Symptoms Are "Atypical"
Blood Pressure Management in Midlife
Exercise and Heart Health for Women
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