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An estimated 6,000 women enter menopause every day in the United States, according to the National Institutes of Health. Yet many are surprised to learn that the years surrounding menopause can influence everything from sleep and mood to heart and long-term health and quality of life.

During Menopause Awareness Month, the American Heart Association and The Menopause Society are sharing four things health care professionals want women to know about menopause and their hearts.

"Many women spend years preparing for pregnancy and motherhood, yet receive far less information about menopause before it begins," said Jen Ashton, M.D., M.S., an American Heart Association volunteer and board member, who is double board-certified in OB-GYN and obesity medicine and has a master's degree in nutrition. "Understanding what to expect can help women feel more informed, more confident and better prepared to care for their health during this stage of life."

Cardiovascular disease, which includes heart disease and stroke, is the leading cause of death in women, yet only 4 in 10 women recognize it as their greatest health threat.

Heart disease risk rises for everyone as they age. But for women, the years leading up to and after menopause are a particularly important time to pay attention to health.

Women are at greater risk for heart disease and stroke after menopause, making it even more important to focus on health before menopause and throughout the menopause transition.

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