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Women's Health Overview

Throughout her life, a woman's body is changing and developing.

Health care for women includes the entire spectrum of a woman's life, not just pregnancy and childbirth. At each stage of a woman's life, there are important preventive health care steps to follow in order to provide early detection of medical problems, or to prevent them entirely. To maintain general good health:

• Exercise daily.
• Eat a healthy, balanced diet, low in saturated fats.
• Have at least 5 servings of fruit and vegetables every day.
• Do not smoke.
• Get regular healthcare examinations.
• Learn to identify potential health problems.
• Follow cancer prevention guidelines (for lifestyle and for cancer screening).

Women often focus on health care for their family members and loved ones, while neglecting their own health. Taking time to maintain good health is crucial, for yourself and those around you. It is important to be informed about women's health issues and discuss them thoroughly with your doctor.

Ask an Expert Questions and Answers: Especially for Women

Sexual Health Abnormal menstrual bleeding Abortion Birth control Pain with intercourse Pap smears and cervical cancer screening Pelvic pain Premenstrual syndrome STDs Vaginal discharge Yeast infections Reproductive Health Endometriosis Hot flashes Infertility Menopause Ovulation Pregnancy Uterine fibroids Heart Health High cholesterol High blood pressure Palpitations

Breast Health Breast cancer Breast lumps and/or tenderness Discharge from nipples Mammograms Daily Living Anxiety Depression Diet and nutrition Exercise Insomnia and sleep disorders Smoking Substance abuse Weight gain More Conditions Eating disorders Incontinence Irritable bowel syndrome and digestive health Osteoporosis Thyroid, goiter, nodule, and THS issues Urinary disorders

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Last Reviewed: May 01, 2006

Linda A. Bernhard, PhD, RN Associate Professor Adult Health and Illness College of Nursing The Ohio State University

 

Shazia Ahmed Khan, MD Assistant Professor Division of General Internal Medicine MetroHealth Medical Center School of Medicine Case Western Reserve University

 

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