Does menopause increase my risk for heart disease?

From everything I have read, heart disease is linked to insulin overproduction. Menopause does not cause that, but the slowing down of estrogen production may allow insulin to overproduce more. Insulin overproduction is being seen by some experts as one of the causes of aging. Source(s): My readings regarding blood sugar imbalances and my life as a peri-menopausal diabetic

http://www.menopause-online.com/heart.ht...

http://www.webmd.com/content/article/91/...

I hope those two sites help some. Heart disease is a leading killer in women. There are those that see a strong link with our aging [menopause] and heart disease. You may want to review the literature before making a decision yourself.

Good luck
The reduced oestrogen levels that happen during the menopause can lead to long-term health effects including:

Heart disease, such as atherosclerosis. Fats may be deposited in the blood vessels, which increases the risk of heart attacks and strokes..
http://hcd2.bupa.co.uk/fact_sheets/html/...