menopausal

By 23, her hormone levels were so low she was practically menopausal.

This classic Eastside story centers Ana García, a headstrong teen with educational aspirations, who is often at odds with her traditional, menopausal Mexican mother, Carmen.

That difference at the cellular level is important, because women tend to have more salt-sensitive hypertension, a risk factor for cardiovascular disease, than men, especially in the menopausal phase.

It might also be that their experiences of the menopausal transition or aging are different.

Dr Shah said while the risk of heart disease increases for women after menopause, this study highlighted that women who have depression should be assessed for heart disease risk regardless of their menopausal stage.