Every year about 233,000 women die from heart disease, and the risk rises with age. A woman's risk increases dramatically after menopause, most likely because of the decrease in estrogen production. Often the first sign of heart disease is a heart attack. That's why it is important to assess your risk for developing the disease, and if your risk is high, take steps to lower it. Our decision chart can help.
Osteoporosis affects about one out of two women over a lifetime.
Women who have a family history of osteoporosis, an early menopause, fair skin, history of smoking, or who have small body frames are at greatest risk. During the first five years after menopause, some women lose as much as one-fourth of their bone density. For more information, go to osteoporosis. Nowadays a woman can expect to live about one-third of her life after menopause. If you are a woman 50 or older, our test can help you determine your risk of osteoporosis.