Hartford HealthCare hosted a community conversation Monday about menopause at the Westport Weston Family YMCA. An OB/GYN, an endocrinologist and a cardiologist spoke about what happens during menopause, how to manage symptoms and the latest research about hormones. They told the crowd that it's important women focus on their health during this time because many women begin to experience more heart issues during menopause. Doctors also say discussions like this help woman identify their risks and how they can best care take of their health.

They say it's very common for them to see women who are not aware of menopause or its impacts.