Women are busy — busy breaking down walls and barriers, shattering glass ceilings, paving the way for other women, and often too busy to care for our own health. Unfortunately, certain health issues have become much too common, because for the most part, they are preventable. But health is a lifelong commitment and investment.
By prioritizing your wellness, you can continue doing the things you love with the people you love for a long time. Practicing sustainable actions and habits that improve and contribute to your health are the key to longevity. You don’t have to — and shouldn't — wait until you already have health problems to take charge of your health.
It’s never too late to start incorporating healthy lifestyle changes. Here, we’re sharing some of the most common women’s health problems and tips for preventing them.
Some of the most common women’s health problems are often the most preventable (or treatable).
PMS: According to Healthy Women, 75% of women in their child-bearing years experience PMS, and 20 to 40% have difficulties as a result of premenstrual syndrome. PMS can show up anytime between puberty and menopause, but is most commonly an issue during your 20s and 30s.
Reproductive Issues: Globally, one-third of health problems in women between the ages of 15 and 44 stem from reproductive health, per World Health Organization.
Heart Health: 1 in 3 women die from heart disease in the South Africa. Taking preventive measures against this will only take 30 minutes of your time a day, up to four times a week.
Mental Health Illnesses: According to the Mental Health Foundation, women are three times more likely to experience mental health issues than men.
Insomnia and Sleep Problems: Trouble sleeping is all too common, especially for women, and is often the result of a lifestyle filled with lots of stress that can result in poor diet choices.
Sexually Transmitted Diseases: Estimates and studies show that STDs are common and estimate over half of the people in the US will have one in their lifetime. Nine million women per year in the US are diagnosed with an STI or STD.
Breast and Cervical Cancer: The World Health Organization estimated that globally, 2.3 million women were diagnosed with breast cancer in 2020.
UTIs: Urinary tract infections account for 8 million visits to the doctor each year in the US and about 40% of women will have symptoms of a UTI in their lifetime, per the Urology Care Foundation.
8 Tips to Prevent Common Women’s Health Issues
The most common women’s health issues are often the most preventable and treatable.
By incorporating some of these practices, routines, and actions, you can make great strides toward improving your long-term health.
Make sure you have an annual checkup! Preventive care is the key for long-term health.
Develop good sleep hygiene and routines.
Use proper protection/safe sex practices.
Practice preventive care and healthy lifestyle habits.
Stress reduction is key for disease prevention.
Take your supplements.
Make time for regular physical activity.
Prioritize self-care and make time for activities outside your normal routine.
Adapted From: Cafe Mom
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