Women’s Heart & Reproductive System Linked
March 15, 2009 by Cherie Burbach
Filed under Women's Health
A new study suggests that a woman’s heart health may be affected by changes in her reproductive system. Two situations in particular were looked at: giving birth prematurely (or delivering a smaller baby), and the removal of a woman’s ovaries.
In the first condition, women showed an increased risk for cardiovascular disease later in her life. In the second, a woman’s overall risk of dying, stroke, and heart disease increased.
Studies like this are often scary if not properly explained and understood. If you have had a preemie or underweight baby, you should ask your doctor how it could affect your heart health going forward. Likewise if you are having your ovaries removed, discuss all the possible risks, both immediate and future, before deciding on a course of treatment.
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