India, Oct. 6 -- Menopause is a natural and inevitable biological process for anyone who has functioning ovaries and menstruates. It marks the permanent end of a woman's reproductive years, officially diagnosed after going 12 consecutive months without a menstrual period. While it may be a natural process, it carries some health risks, especially for heart health.

In a video shared on October 5, Dr Jeremy London, a US board-certified cardiovascular surgeon, explained how menopause impacts women's heart health. According to him, menopause is the 'perfect storm for increased cardiovascular risk for women'. He listed three reasons why that is the case. Let's find out:

The first impact on women's heart health during menopause is an increase...