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00925njm 22002777a 4500 dc Moreno Muñoz, Guillermo author Martínez-Sellés D Oliveira Soares, Manuel author Vicente Galán, María Jesús author Vicent, Lourdes author 2024-03-20 Purpose of Review The purpose of this review is to provide an overview of recent evidence on female-specific risk factors related to reproductive status or pregnancy. Recent Findings Pregnancy-related factors, including hypertensive disorders and gestational diabetes, increase the risk of heart failure in women, while breastfeeding and hormone therapy may offer protection. Summary Hypertensive disorders of pregnancy, gestational diabetes, polycystic ovarian syndrome, placental abruption, younger maternal age at first live birth, younger maternal age at last live birth, number of stillbirths, number of pregnancies, onset of menstruation before 12 years of age, shorter reproductive age, ovariectomy, and prolonged absence of ovarian hormones may increase the risk of heart failure in women. Conversely, breastfeeding status and hormone therapy (for menopause or contraception) may serve as protective factors, while fertility treatments have no discernible effect on the risk of heart failure. Moreno G, Martínez-Sellés M, Vicente-Galán MJ, Vicent L. Pregnancy, Reproductive Factors, and Female Heart Failure Risk and Outcomes. Current Heart Failure Reports. Springer; 2024;21(3):203-13. 1546-9530 1546-9549 10.1007/s11897-024-00657-x https://hdl.handle.net/20.500.14352/109824 https://doi.org/10.1007/s11897-024-00657-x https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s11897-024-00657-x Pregnancy, Reproductive Factors, and Female Heart Failure Risk and Outcomes