Are you at risk for cardiovascular disease?

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Have you experienced a pregnancy loss or giving birth prematurely?

A 2014 study in the Annals of Family Medicine evaluated postmenopausal women and found that women who said they experienced a pregnancy loss were at greater risk for cardiovascular disease. And a 2016 study in Circulation found cardiovascular disease is more common in women who have had a preterm delivery.

Cronkite News is working on a story about women’s cardiovascular health, and we want to hear from you. Your responses will help provide insight based on your experience with any of these health issues. Let us know if you have a story to share by answering the questions below.

We will not publish your response without your permission. A journalist from Cronkite News or the Public Insight Network may contact you for further reporting.

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