Some studies show that women who skip breakfast several days a week have higher levels of cortisol throughout the day — and disrupted cortisol rhythm is linked to metabolic diseases that are already more present in perimenopause, like insulin resistance and abdominal obesity, according to experts.
When Dr. Kathleen Jordan reviews lab results with her patients, most of whom are in perimenopause or menopause, they’re often surprised to learn they have high cholesterol for the rst time in their life — despite not having changed their diet and exercise routine.
“I can’t tell you how many patients who say, ‘I’m so surprised, I’ve never had high cholesterol before,’” said Jordan, a San Francisco internist and chief medical ocer of Midi Health, a virtual medical provider that specializes in women’s health. “This is part of perimenopause and menopause.”
Source: The San Francisco Chronicle