Although the years after menopause are often the healthiest and happiest years of a woman’s life, physiologic health can be affected by the menopause and postmenopausal states. The loss of ovarian hormones can increase your risk of metabolic syndrome and osteoporosis. Mood changes, cognitive impairment, sexual dysfunction, immunosuppression and neuromusculoskeletal changes can also occur during menopause. These conditions increase your risk of heart disease, which is the most common cause of death among women over 65.

As ageing women are at greater risk for health issues, a multi-disciplinary approach to healthy ageing needs to include holistic assessments and strategies to support post-reproductive health.