New Delhi, September 29th, 2025: On World Heart Day , Cocoon Hospitals has released findings from its #SilentShift campaign focused on igniting conversation around menopause and heart disease. The sample survey revealed 83% of Indian women are unaware of the increased risk of heart disease after menopause, indicating 8 out 10 women are unknowingly at a heightened cardiac risk as they enter midlife.
More than half of respondents reported checking their blood pressure, cholesterol, or sugar only when unwell, while some admitted they never undergo screenings. A large number of women aged 40 and above reported experiencing fatigue, chest heaviness, or breathlessness, yet very few linked these symptoms to possible heart issues, thus highlighting the gaps in preventive care.
While most respondents cited diet and exercise as the main factors protecting heart health, fewer recognised the impact of stress, hormonal changes, and post-menopausal shifts on cardiovascular risk.
Through this campaign, Cocoon Hospitals aims to highlight that for women over 40, menopause is not just a reproductive milestone but also a critical cardiovascular transition, a #SilentShift that often goes unnoticed and rarely discussed.
Highlighting the importance of the findings, Dr. Dilshad Khan, Unit Head, Cocoon Hospital, Jaipur, said, “The increased cardiovascular risk among post-menopausal women is an established fact in the healthcare community, yet there is a strong need for improved public understanding of cardiovascular disease, risk factors, symptoms and preventive measures. We encourage women over 40 to undergo regular cardiac check-ups, while maintaining a healthy lifestyle to mitigate long term heart risk.”
Post-menopausal women face higher heart disease risk, yet awareness is relatively low. This World Heart Day serves as a timely reminder that this phase of life for women over 40 carries potential cardiovascular risks. Other than following a healthy diet and regular exercise regime, one should also undergo routine screenings to detect and prevent potential heart issues.