Before menopause, the rate of cardiovascular disease is _______ for men, compared to women; after menopause the rate of cardiovascular disease is ________ for men, compared to women.
A) higher; higher
B) higher; about the same
C) lower; higher
D) lower; about the same

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Estrogen seems to have a protective function against cardiovascular disease for premenopausal women. Women have a much lower rate of cardiovascular disease than men until menopause; then the rate for women rises nearly as high as the male rate.

Before Menopause, the Rate of Cardiovascular Disease Is _______ for Men