Led by Dr. Ivanah Thomas and JC Coley, on November 12th at 11:30AM EST. Our reproductive health story can offer important clues about our cardiovascular health. From menstruation and hormonal changes to PCOS, infertility, pregnancy complications, and early menopause, reproductive experiences can shape cardiovascular and metabolic health across the lifespan. This session will examine the hormonal thread connecting reproductive and cardiovascular health and explore how healthcare professionals and patients can use reproductive history to strengthen cardiovascular risk assessment, prevention, education, and shared decision-making. Join us to better understand the connections between reproductive health, hormones, and heart health—across every stage of life.
By the end of this session, participants will be able to:
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Identify reproductive health conditions and events—including PCOS, infertility, adverse pregnancy outcomes, and early menopause—that may signal increased long-term cardiovascular risk.
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Discuss strategies healthcare professionals and patients can use to incorporate reproductive history into cardiovascular risk assessment, prevention, education, & shared decision-making.