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It is well known that that cardiovascular disease is a large contributor to disability and death. Heart disease is the leading cause of death worldwide. However, when we think of heart disease, we frequently think of individuals around 60-70 years. We don’t often think of reducing the risk of heart disease in our 20’s or 30’s.

Just like a lot of things in women’s reproductive health, the exact reason as to why women experience hot flashes during this period is not fully understood. However, we do know that the decrease in estrogen plays a role.