LDL Cholesterol: The Nuances Every Midlife Woman Should Know
Many women are surprised to learn that their cholesterol has risen during perimenopause or menopause, even when nothing has changed in their diet or lifestyle.
The conversation that follows is often focused on one number:
“Your LDL is high.”
But L...
The Great Cholesterol Myth: What Midlife Women Need to Know
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For many women, the first unexpected sign that their body is changing during perimenopause or menopause doesn’t come as a hot flush or mood shift—it shows up in a blood test.
“Your cholesterol has gone up.”
Often followed by:
“We need to keep a...
Why Your Cholesterol Rises in Menopause
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Many women arrive at midlife feeling like they finally understand their bodies. Then a routine blood test delivers unexpected news:
“Your cholesterol has gone up.”
For some, this comes with a suggestion to monitor levels. For others, it triggers...
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Jennifer Harrington
Clinical Director
Menopause Specialist, Naturopath, Nutritionist, Medical Herbalist
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