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How Your OB History Shapes Your Health After Menopause
How pregnancy complications like hypertension and diabetes predict women’s long-term health risks—and what to do now to protect your healthspan.
In this episode, I’m joined by recently retired OB-GYN Diane Ryan to explore why your reproductive history matters long after menopause. We discuss how pregnancy complications like high blood pressure, gestational diabetes, PCOS, and missed periods can predict future risks for heart disease, diabetes, osteoporosis, and pelvic organ prolapse. This conversation is about awareness—not fear—and how knowing your OB-GYN history empowers you to protect your…
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