Health and medical care are essential to every person. And when it comes to women and health, there are a few typical conditions that need attention. From gynecological and pregnancy health to infertility, and other common disorders and overall health issues, we need to understand their impacts and treatment. Some of the common topics we will cover are menstrual issues, miscarriage, uterine fibroids, urinary tract infections, endometriosis, cancers, Rett syndrome, Turner Syndrome, osteoporosis, and many more.

In the following post, we will take you through women’s health and related diseases as well as disorders to be careful about:

Pregnancy Issues

Some of the contents in pregnancy include prenatal and pre-pregnancy care along with miscarriage, stillbirth, loss of pregnancy due to health disorders, premature birth, preterm labor, sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS), birth defects, and breastfeeding.

Another problem is that of unwanted pregnancy and facilities to cope with it like pregnancy termination, adoption, or continuing to full-term pregnancy. Here is more to know:

Miscarriage: Spontaneous loss of a pregnancy that happens naturally is termed as a miscarriage. Physical and mental stress or uterus issues can lead to pregnancy loss. But an injury to the abdomen or pelvis, or other health issues may also cause it.Premature Birth: Even those with a healthy pregnancy can experience childbirth well before the due date. Some of the reasons for premature birth are in Vitro fertilization, issues with the placenta/uterus/cervix, carrying twins or more, smoking, and others.Preterm Labor: Sometimes regular contractions open the cervix before the time of 37 weeks, but at 20 weeks itself. Preterm labor can risk premature birth. Shortened cervix, problems with the placenta/uterus, autoimmune diseases, high blood pressure, amniotic fluid infection, etc.SIDS: Sudden infant death syndrome is about the unexplained death of an otherwise healthy baby. It usually happens to babies below 1-year of age, and in sleep. Infants with low birth weight or premature birth may encounter this fatality.Birth Defects: Biological defects in an infant at birth may occur due to genetics, lack of nutrients, infections at the time of pregnancy, exposure to certain medicines and chemicals, or chromosomal issues.Breastfeeding: A female may not be able to breastfeed her baby due to certain health conditions, inability to produce milk or low milk supply, being on specific medications, mastitis, breast engorgement, blocked milk duct, etc.Gynecological Health Disorder

The common gynecological women’s health issues include those relates to menstruation, with irregularity of menses at the forefront. Then comes urinary tract issues such as pelvic floor disorders and urinary incontinence. And few others to mention are vulvodynia, bacterial vaginosis, uterine fibroids, and vaginitis. Read more:

 Irregular Menses: Our menstrual cycle follows a 28 to 34-day duration. Irregular menstruation occurs due to the polycystic ovarian syndrome, hormonal imbalance, high or low body weight, not eating enough, heavy workout, thyroid, etc.Pelvic Floor Disorders: This condition affects the proper functioning of women’s organs in the pelvic regions. Some of the common issues that happen are sagging or prolapse of the organs, abnormal bowel or bladder function, and weakening of connective tissues and muscles of the pelvic area.Urinary Incontinence: Due to loss of bladder control, a female may feel the urgency to urinate anytime. This could be embarrassing, but more than that frustrating and physically stressful. The occasional leaking of urine may cause the person to depend on diapers.Vulvodynia: Women may encounter chronic discomfort or pain at the vulva (opening of the vagina). It may create issues during sitting, vaginal intercourse, workout, etc. Symptoms include rawness and burning of the specific genital area and around it.Bacterial Vaginosis: If the bacteria inside the vagina overgrow, it can disrupt the natural pH balance, and result in vaginal inflammation. Frequent douching and unprotected intercourse may often lead to this issue.Uterine Fibroids: If there is a non-cancerous growth in the uterus, this can cause infertility, pain, and issues with menstruation. The responsible factors are obesity, the beginning of puberty at an early stage, or a family history of fibroids.Vaginitis: Inflammation of the vagina can cause pain, itching, foul discharge, and irritation of the area. The resultant factors are lower estrogen levels, certain skin disorders, menopause, and disbalance in the vaginal bacteria.Infertility

Disorders and women’s diseases extend to infertility. The leading factors are polycystic ovary syndrome, primary ovarian insufficiency, endometriosis, or uterine fibroids. Following are the details:

Polycystic Ovary Syndrome: Small cysts may develop at the ovaries, causing the ovaries to get larger. It happens because of environmental, lifestyle, and genetic factors. Bulky ovaries cause delay or irregularities in menses, risk of infertility or problems with conceiving, metabolic syndrome, and more.Primary Ovarian Insufficiency: If a female reaches menopause before the age of 40, it can give rise to several health conditions. Some of the symptoms are hot flashes, irregular periods, mood swings, and infertility. Pre-existing medical issues, lifestyle factors, and hormone disorders can cause it.Endometriosis: When the cells like that of the uterus lining grow outside the uterus, the condition is known as endometriosis. It can include pelvic tissues, which then surround the fallopian tubes, and ovaries, gradually affecting the nearby organs as well.Other Medical Conditions

Certain conditions only affect females. Some of such women’s health care issues are cervical and ovarian cancer, Rett syndrome, and Turner syndrome. Find more information on these:

Cervical and Ovarian Cancer: Cancerous growth in the ovaries or cervical can lead to life-threatening issues. Sometimes, to prevent ovarian cancer, women get their ovaries removed. Ovarian and cervical cancer can cause issues with conceiving, childbirth, and pregnancy, and treatment for it is mandatory to protect health.Rett Syndrome: Affecting girls, Rett syndrome results in genetic mutation, which hamper brain development. The infant may seem to have normal function until 6 months, but problems begin after this duration with coordination, motor activities, and speech.Turner Syndrome: When one of the X chromosomes is not entirely present, it causes Turner syndrome. The common problems experienced are infertility, delayed puberty, learning disabilities, and heart defects. Overall Health Problems

Issues related to women’s care and overall health are about bone health and osteoporosis, disabilities, menopause, and more:

Bone Health and Osteoporosis: Hormonal changes that happen during pregnancy and childbirth can bring down bone density in women. Thus, bone health issues often affect women early. Proper treatment with calcium supplements and other therapies is recommended.Disabilities: Physical and mental disabilities can affect any individual. But for women, disabilities pose great issues leading to violence against them, discrimination, and lack of health facilities. There are several taboos attached to women’s disabilities that need to be busted.Menopause: An average age when a woman attains menopause is 51 years. At this stage, the female does not experience menses anymore. It occurs in every woman’s life when the reproductive cycle ends. For some, the start of menopause may cause issues such as excessive sweating, mood disorders, irregular bleeding, palpitations, etc.

Final Thoughts

Women’s healthcare is crucial and keeping a track of well-being helps detect health issues, if any, early. You can then seek early treatment for the problem and live a better life.