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Perimenopause, the transitional phase before menopause, brings a constellation of symptoms that often catch women off guard: irregular periods, hot flashes, night sweats, brain fog, mood swings, sleep disruption, and changes in metabolism. These symptoms typically begin in your 40s, though some women notice them earlier, and they signal a critical window for your long-term health, particularly your cardiovascular system.
What many women don’t realize is that the hormonal shifts of perimenopause directly affect heart health. Estrogen, which has been protecting your blood vessels and helping regulate cholesterol, begins to …

Yes, endometriosis can be seen on ultrasound, but with important limitations. Transvaginal ultrasound is quite sensitive at detecting ovarian endometriomas (those characteristic “chocolate cysts”) and can identify deep infiltrating endometriosis when performed by an experienced examiner. However, it cannot reliably detect superficial peritoneal endometriosis, which is one of the most common forms of the disease.
If you’ve been experiencing pelvic pain, painful periods, or fertility challenges and your doctor has ordered an ultrasound, you’re likely wondering whether this test will finally provide answers. The…

Perimenopause is the transition period when your body begins shifting toward menopause, marked by changes in your menstrual cycle and fluctuating hormone levels. Most women enter this phase between ages 40 and 50, though the timeline varies widely from person to person. It ends officially when you’ve gone 12 months without a period, at which point you’ve reached menopause.
Understanding when perimenopause typically begins matters for more than just managing hot flashes and irregular cycles. This transition can last up to 10 years, and the hormonal changes during this time have significant implications for your heart …

Every 20 minutes, a woman in Canada dies from heart disease or stroke. Let that sink in. While many of us worry about breast cancer or other health threats, cardiovascular disease remains the number one killer of Canadian women, claiming more lives than all forms of cancer combined.
Here’s what the numbers tell us: approximately 90% of Canadian women have at least one risk factor for heart disease. Among women who experience heart attacks, nearly two-thirds will fail to make a full recovery. …