Don’t Be Vein about Your Veins!
There may have been many changes in your life, but if you are a woman over the age of 40, one of the biggest changes is on the horizon – menopause. The hormonal changes that occur with menopause can affect your mood, sleep, bone mass and even increase your risk for heart and circulatory disease.
As we age, our skin loses it protective pigment, becomes thinner, and the walls of the blood vessels become more fragile. It is more common for women to experience bruising and broken veins.