Women Care

Women are the driving force of the society and caring for their health is all the more important. In the 21^st century, societies are evolving from the age-old traditions and a patriarch society, but the women’s health largely faces concern in some parts of the globe.

The biggest challenges or women’s health remain in most parts of Africa, the gulf countries, and some parts of Asia. Women are still forbidden and forced to do household chores because of which they would often forget to nurture about their own health.

Studies and reviews from all over the world even shows that today, women in the underdeveloped and even developing countries face dilemma to discuss about their health matters. From discussing about sexual issues, periods, and other health problems, they often prefer not to disclose such issues to their family members.

In this blog post, we are going to study about some aspects of women’s healthy in the modern world. We are going to study about the major health issues affecting women, give you an idea about the life stages of a woman, and some essential tips to follow a healthy lifestyle at any age.

The Health Issues Challenging Women In The 21^st Century

So, let us begin this blog by finding out about the major health concern in the women today. After studies done at the NHS in United Kingdom, scientists have found out a few major concerns as given below-

• Breast cancer
• Anaemia
• Rah arthritis
• STIs
• HIV and AIDS
• Alopecia
• Period problems like irregular periods, delay in ovulation

This is the list of some health issues that seem to be occurring more in the adult females these days. Scientists say that many different reasons can be blamed for it. In certain cases, it is the lack of basic healthcare facilities, while in other cases; it is the taboo and traditional notions in culture and belief that plays a role.

Other than this, malnutrition in women is also to blame. Stating about these reasons you may think that these reasons mostly affect women in the underdeveloped countries.

That is not the case as the FDA has found that women in advanced countries have similar health issues largely because of lack of a fixed health routine, lack of basic health care checkups, poor lifestyle, and diet.

For example, one study done by the US FDA, in 2018 for women shows that today the millennial women society is concerned about diabetes and obesity in women. The major reasons to blame for it are bad addiction habits, improper diet.

Sexual issues remain a large concern across women’s society. In some countries, the issue is with lack of sex education, which results in unhygienic sex practices. In other countries, mostly the liberal and advanced countries women make sexual relationships with unknown and male partners which results in transmission of diseases like syphilis, gonorrhoea, different vaginal yeast infections, and AIDS.

Life Stages Of A Female And Health Concerns

There is something in women about their lifecycle that makes their health prone to different health issues more than the males. You see, the body of a female, goes through some major physical and internal changes throughout their lives.

The first major change begins occurring in them during the time of puberty when the rush of sex hormones begins. It is at this time that the woman or the female features like growth of breasts, and hips, development of the vagina and ovulation cycle begins.

During this phase, the sudden change of hormones results in hormonal imbalance resulting in some issues. Some women during this beginning phase have irregular periods; others have excessive bleeding while others have delayed menstrual cycle.

As per scientists and health experts, all of these are health issues in women, which need a suitable remedy sometimes.

Then comes another major change as soon as women get pregnant. During this phase, the woman’s womb starts growing the foetus. As per studies done at the EMA, even during this stage, women go through a major hormonal change that can result in a few health problems.

For example, women can go through gestational diabetes, heart issues, obesity, and high cholesterol and so on.

Then comes another major change in the life of the women during the time of menopause usually at the time of mid or higher 40s. The female body has to endure another round of hormonal change during this time, which is marked with the stoppage of the ovulation cycle.

As per scientists and health experts, the sudden drop in sexual hormones can result in more severe health issues during this period.

Some of the common problems are thyroid issues, sexual problems like low se drive, stress, and depression, bone disorders, weakening of bone joints, arthritis, and cancer and so on.

Tips For Women’s Care At Any Age

So, coming to the last section of this article, now that you have a major idea of the major health issues and the life stages of a female, what health tips should they follow?

What kind of good habits should the women imbibe so that they can avert some of the health challenges? You see, it is inevitable that you have to go through all the phases of your life. Therefore, the end question is how you can lead your life through every phase avoiding the major health issues.

Well, let us find out what the NCBI and FDA have to tell us.

Regular Health Checkups

After many studies, scientists have found that cancer issues affecting breast cervix, vagina, PCOS, arthritis, anaemia, diabetes, thyroid disorders are some of the major issues in 55% of the cases.

To get rid of this however, the simplest remedy is a regular health checkup and there is no denying that. Health issues can crop up in your body without showing any major symptoms. Therefore, do not always wait until symptoms start to arise after which you will consult to the doctors.

No More Addictions

There is no denying that one of the lifestyle habits that need to be rid of is the habit of addictions in women. Studies show that it is truer for the millennial and Gen Z society of women that this bad habit is dearly costing their lives.

Say no more to alcohol and get rid of habits of using drugs to sleep daily at night or smoking to get rid of your daily stress. To handle the stressful issues, look for natural remedies like the power of meditation and exercises.

A Good And Healthy Diet Is Always Best

The doctor’s community around the world tells that women need to take care of a few things in their diet:

• Proper calorie intake as per their age and health
• Proper nutrition which needs balanced diet
• And of course, selecting the more healthier food items like fruits, veggies, healthy fishes, eggs, and meat

Final Thoughts

Therefore, as you can see in this blog, we have given you a complete idea about women’s care and hygiene in details giving an idea of the major health issues in them.