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Recognizing Sex-Specific Risk Factors for Women's Health
Sex-specific risk factors like menopause and conditions during pregnancy can significantly impact women's vulnerability to heart disease. Pregnancy is a crucial stress test on a woman's heart that can reveal vulnerabilities and long-term risks for cardiovascular disease, even after giving birth when blood pressure and blood sugar levels normalize. Women need to be aware of these specific risks to advocate for themselves and receive necessary testing for early intervention.