Mary Claire Haver, MD, author The New Menopause on Instagram: "💓 Heart Palpitations & Menopause: The Science Behind the Flutters Did you know up to 46% of menopausal women experience heart palpitations—that sudden racing, skipping, or pounding heartbeat? While often benign, these sensations can feel alarming and are directly linked to hormonal shifts during menopause. 🔬 What’s Causing It? As estrogen declines, it impacts the autonomic nervous system, blood vessel elasticity, and