An Integrative Cardiologist's Guide to Menopause and Heart Health
Menopause Rescue11 Heinä 2025

An Integrative Cardiologist's Guide to Menopause and Heart Health

In this episode, Dr. Polly Watson welcomes integrative cardiologist and functional medicine expert Dr. Regina Druz for an eye-opening conversation about the often overlooked intersection of heart health and menopause. Together, they unpack how hormonal shifts in perimenopause and menopause can cause unexpected changes in cholesterol, blood pressure, fat distribution and heart rhythm. Dr. Druz explains why traditional risk calculators often miss the mark for women, what new markers like ApoB and Lp(a) really tell us, and how wearable tech and advanced imaging can offer deeper insights. Whether you're already tracking your health closely or just starting to ask questions, this episode will give you the tools to take charge of your cardiovascular future and advocate for the care you deserve.

Quotes

  • “More women die of heart disease than of breast cancer.” - Dr. Polly Watson
  • “Menopause doesn't create new risk factors - it amplifies the ones that are already there.” - Dr. Regina Druz
  • “We spend 40% of our lives in post-menopause. Do we want to be vibrant or in the ER with hypertensive urgency?” - Dr. Regina Druz

Connect with Dr. Regina Druz

New Patient: https://holisticheartcenters.com/steps-one-two-three/

Podcast: https://holisticheartcenters.com/own-your-heart-health-podcast-with-dr-regina-druz/

Website: https://holisticheartcenters.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dr.reginadruz/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/holisticheartcenters

Connect with Dr. Polly Watson

Website: https://hormonewellnessmd.com/podcast

Resources: https://hormonewellnessmd.com/podcast-resources

New Patient: https://hormonewellnessmdacademy.teachable.com/p/are-we-a-good-fit-new-patient-welcome-course

Instagram: https://instagram.com/hormonewellnessmd

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hormonewellnessmd

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCG4Tw8oHGR_6wBZmXrTu9xA

Disclaimer: https://hormonewellnessmd.com/podcast-disclaimer

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