Having a well-woman exam is one of the most crucial steps you can take to safeguard your reproductive health and your overall health. Learn about why this annual checkup is so important.
Trying to get pregnant can be stressful enough, not to mention if you are managing a health condition. According to the Mayo Clinic, FH (familial hypercholesterolemia) is “an autosomal dominant disorder characterized by a high plasma level of low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C).”
Here are three quick reminders about FH:
But, FH is also associated with dramatically increasing a woman’s lifetime risk of gaining premature atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease.
If you have high cholesterol or know you have FH, Dr Sophocles suggests you find a good doctor, get educated, know your risks, and know your options. The FH Foundation is a great resource.
Here is Dr. Sophocles’ list of nine important things a woman should keep in mind if she has FH and wants to get pregnant.
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