Let’s see what’s the importance of WOMEN’S HEALTH. Both men and women contract various conditions, some health issues affect women more commonly and differently. Many women’s health conditions go undiagnosed and also the drug trails do not include female test subjects. Some of the major health concerns women’s facing nowadays are breast cancer, cervical cancer, pregnancy, menopause. etc and women suffered from heart attacks deaths, anxiety, depression, urinary tract infections, sexually transmitted diseases.
Let’s discuss some of the major health issues that are facing women’s today.
- Breast cancer
Breast cancer is one of the most aggressive types of cancer affecting the global female population. Initially, breast cancer may develop as breast lumps. It’s very important for women to have a breast check-up every 6 months.
- Ovarian and cervical cancer
Cervical cancer originates in the lower uterus, and ovarian cancer starts in the fallopian tubes. While the intensity of pain similar in both cases.
- Gynecological Health
Bleeding and discharge are a normal part of the menstrual cycle. Vaginal issues also could indicate serious health problems like sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) or reproductive tract cancer. If left untreated or unchecked they can lead to conditions such as kidney failure and infertility.
- Pregnancy problems
Some of the pre-existing conditions like asthma, diabetes, and depression can harm the mother and child. Regular health checkups are very important every 6 months to one year.
- Autoimmune diseases
Many distinct autoimmune diseases exist, the most share symptoms are mild fever, pain, tiredness, skin irritation. Many who suffer from this condition can resolve their problems through natural healing such as consume less sugar, less fat, reduce stress levels. The best way to reduce autoimmune disease is early detection.
- Osteoporosis
Osteoporosis weakens bones, several factors can lead to this condition that occurs most commonly in women such as age, smoking, alcohol consumption, genetics and lack of body activities. There are some ways to reduce risks such as dietary supplements, lifestyle modifications.
- Depression and Anxiety
Natural hormonal fluctuations in a woman can lead to depression and anxiety. Some of the common problems are premenstrual syndrome, baby blues and menopause. No matter how severe the symptoms, care providers can provide therapeutic treatments and relief also.
Visit your doctor
Other than breast self-examination and gynaecological visits you should visit your doctor regularly for checkups and screening tests. You should be tested for blood investigations, blood pressure, weight etc.
Author: Treesa Sijo
Registered DHA Nurse
UAE