In a first-of-its-kind study, Mayo Clinic researchers found that women 45–60 years old who are managing family caregiving and menopause face nearly double the risk of moderate to severe menopause symptoms.⁠ ⁠ Dr. Ekta Kapoor, a co-investigator of the study, says women providing 15 or more hours of care per week are especially affected, with half of them experiencing moderate or worse symptoms.⁠ ⁠ Learn more: https://mayocl.in/4gLYXy8 | Mayo Clinic

6.2K views · 32 reactions | As your body transitions to menopause over several years, you may have menopause symptoms and irregular periods. After menopause, your body makes much less of the hormones estrogen and progesterone, which raises your risk for certain health problems. Learn more about staying healthy during menopause at https://bit.ly/3Z1zHx9. | U.S. Department of Health and Human Services | Facebook