Women also take a fair share of chronic disease of lifestyle that affects men such as:
- Diabetes Mellitus
- Hypertension
- Obesity
- High cholesterol and Arteriosclerosis
- Cancers
Women also experience unique health issues and conditions, from pregnancy and menopause to gynaecological conditions such as uterine fibroids and pelvic floor disorders. The health topics listed below affect women only. Some other conditions affect men too but affect women primarily or more severely
Gynaecological health and disorders affecting women include
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- Menstruation and menstrual irregularities
- Urinary tract health, including urinary incontinence
- Pelvic floor disorders
- Bacterial vaginosis and vaginitis
- Uterine fibroids
- Vulvodynia.
Pregnancy issues include
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- Contraception
- Preconception care and prenatal care,
- Pregnancy loss (miscarriage and stillbirth)
- Preterm labour and premature birth
- Sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS)
- Breastfeeding
- Birth defects
Disorders related to infertility include
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- Uterine fibroids
- Polycystic ovary syndrome
- Endometriosis
- Primary ovarian insufficiency.
Other disorders and conditions that affect only women include
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- Turner syndrome,
- Rett syndrome, and
- Ovarian and cervical cancers.
Issues related to women’s overall health and wellness include
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- Violence against women,
- Women with disabilities
- Unique challenges,
- Osteoporosis and bone health,
- Menopause
General Screening Tests for women
Blood pressure
Blood glucose, cholesterol, HIV,
Waist circumference
Screening for dental disease
Screening for depression
Specific Screening Tests for Women
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- Breast examination
For all females after puberty
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- Pap smear and HPV screening
For all sexually active females
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- Mammogram
For women above the age of 40
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- Bone Density test
For all females above age 60
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- Screening for colorectal cancer
For women above 50
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- Screening for Glaucoma and vision impairment
For women above 40