Episode 200: Women's Heart Health and what we can do TODAY with Dr. Jayne Morgan

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.  TakeawaysDr. 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. Follow Dr. Jayne Morgan here Order my book now here Link to my website here Listen to the podcast here #heartdisease #menopausetreatment #menopause #hearthealth #hormonetherapy