TED Health Interview: 1 simple question that could improve women's health | Meryam Sugulle
Jul 1, 2025
Meryam Sugulle, an obstetrician and researcher, discusses the critical link between pregnancy complications and long-term cardiovascular risks in women. She emphasizes a simple screening question that could revolutionize early detection. Sharmila Makhija, a gynecologic oncologist and medical education leader, joins the conversation to talk about advancing women's reproductive health. They highlight the importance of the placenta and advocate for systemic changes to enhance women's health and well-being through better education and compassionate care.
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Placenta's vital role in health
- The placenta is essential for pregnancy and maternal cardiovascular health.
- Its health during pregnancy influences the mother's long-term risk of heart and vessel diseases.
Stressed placenta harms blood vessels
- Stressed placental cells emit signals that can damage a mother's blood vessels.
- This stress can cause pregnancy complications and impact maternal cardiovascular health.
Preeclampsia links placenta, heart risk
- Preeclampsia involves placental stress causing inflammation in maternal blood vessels.
- This adverse communication leads to pregnancy complications and later cardiovascular risks.