Heart Health Before, During, and After Menopause

Heart disease is the leading cause of death for women in the United States and menopause marks a critical turning point in a woman’s cardiovascular health. As estrogen levels decline, the risk for high blood pressure, high cholesterol, and atherosclerosis begins to rise. Understanding how heart health is influenced by the hormonal changes of menopause…

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Pulmonary Hypertension and Intimacy

Pulmonary hypertension is a type of high blood pressure that affects the arteries in your lungs and the right side of the heart itself. Some forms of this disease are serious conditions that get progressively worse and can lead to death. Pulmonary hypertension causes the tiny arteries in your lungs called the pulmonary arterioles, and…

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