Common Health Issues Faced by Women
"Women have very unique health issues as compared to men."
Women have very unique health issues as compared to men. It is vital that every woman has access to knowledge about the women’s health conditions, not only about her reproductive system but related about all aspects of her body.
It’s important to consider that poor health affects not only women but also has repercussions for their infants and other family members.
So here are some common health issue faced by women and needs to be taken care of:
Maternal health issues
From iron-deficiency anemia to high blood pressure, the changes a woman experiences during pregnancy can impact a woman’s health.
Pregnancy can cause a healthy mother’s red blood cell count to drop, a condition called anemia, or induce depression.
Other problems like abortion infections, STDs, post-partum infections, pelvic inflammatory diseases, etc. are also faced by many women.
Lifestyle problems such as smoking, alcohol, consuming processed food, physical and emotional stress can also play a significant role in infertility.
Thyroid problems
Thyroid disease is twice as prevalent in women as in men and is common among women of child-bearing age.
Women generally have hypothyroidism (low thyroid hormone levels), in which the metabolism slows down. Symptoms include weight gain, feeling sluggish and tired, etc.
On the other side, high thyroid levels can also cause early onset of menopause, before 40 years or in the early 40s.
Urinary tract infections
Urinary tract infections is particularly common in women, as they have a shorter urethra than a man does.
Urinary tract infections (UTIs) occur when germs get into the urethra and start to multiply.
Symptoms of a UTI include frequent urination, pain or burning when urinating, and cloudy urine.
Gynecological Health
Bleeding and discharge are a normal part of the menstrual cycle.
However, added symptoms during menstruation may indicate health issues, and unusual symptoms, such as bleeding between menstruations and frequent urinating, can mimic other health conditions.
Vaginal issues could also indicate serious problems such as sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) or reproductive tract cancer.
While care providers might treat mild infections easily, if left unchecked, they can lead to conditions such as infertility or kidney failure.
Depression and Anxiety
Premenstrual syndrome (PMS) occurs commonly among women, while premenstrual dysmorphic disorder (PMDD) presents similar, but greatly intensified, symptoms.
Shortly after birth, many mothers acquire a form of depression called the “baby blues,” but perinatal depression causes similar which include symptoms like concerns, emotional shifts, sadness, and tiredness.
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