Why Cholesterol Spikes in Perimenopause: What Every Woman Over 40 Needs to Know

Why Cholesterol Spikes in Perimenopause: What Every Woman Over 40 Needs to Know

Kimberlee Erin
Published on: 11/02/2025

Cholesterol creeping up in perimenopause? You’re not broken—it’s your hormones. Learn how estrogen impacts heart health and what to eat, tweak, and ask your doctor so you can feel good and keep the avocado toast.

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