Women's Health

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Humble Family Practice

Family Medicine located in Humble, TX & Atascocita, TX

Your annual wellness exam is the foundation of effective preventive health care. The doctors, physician assistants, and nurse practitioners at Humble Family Practice, with locations in Humble and Atascocita, Texas, provide comprehensive wellness exams for every member of your family. If you, or any member of your family, is due for an annual physical exam and wellness check, call Humble Family Practice or schedule an appointment online today.

Wellness Exam Q & A

Why are Routine Wellness Exams Important?

Women's health is a broad area that encompasses both conditions that specifically affect women, such as menstruation and pregnancy, as well as conditions that affect women generally but may have varied effects on individual women, like diabetes and heart disease.

Gynecological health, such as menstruation; pregnancy and related matters, such as prenatal care; fertility-related conditions, such as Primary Ovarian Insufficiency; reproductive health, such as birth control; and other conditions, such as Turner syndrome, are among them.

What do you mean by women's health?

Health is a significant aspect of human well-being and financial inclusion. Beginning with puberty, women undergo physical and psychological changes, but there are numerous other life events that will have an incredible effect on women. Women's health is the area of medicine that specializes in the treatment and diagnosis of illnesses and problems that have an impact on a woman's physical and mental health.

What are the stages of women's health?

According to biology, a typical woman goes through five distinct life stages: childhood, puberty (adolescence), sexual development (reproductive age), inflorescence period, and post-climacteric (elderly) years. These stages include hormonal changes as well as female-specific life events, such as pregnancy and childbirth. Within the brief temporal axis of menstrual cycles, hormones interact with one another and regulate ovulatory cycles, and it is not rare for these hormonal changes to cause some of the signs and symptoms of menstruation.

The lifestyle of each stage may lead to various health problems, some of which show as physical signs. Knowing the framework of life stages can help a clinician have a deeper empathy and comprehension, which can help them identify potential issues and their solutions. This is because the health condition in one stage affects the next stage. 

What are the signs of female problems?

Changes in breast shape and dimension (diseases like breast cancer include, A lump or swelling, Discharge from your nipples, an inverted nipple, red areas or rashes).


Chest pain or discomfort (a sign of a heart problem).

bleeding that is excessive or irregular.

Lower abdominal discomfort.

Increased urine urgency.

Lower back pain.

Decrease in appetite.

Feeling full when eating.

Loss of weight.

Changes to your bowel routine.

Persistently feeling down.

Discomfort in the pelvis.

Pain during sexual activity.

A lack of good sleep.

What are the top women's health issues?

Healthcare professionals can give differential diagnoses and treatments for medical problems that are frequently seen in women. Women frequently experience the following health issues.

Malnutrition: Nutrition plays a significant role in overall health; the presence of malnutrition frequently has a significant negative impact on both psychological and physical women's health state.

Lack of maternal health: In addition to having a negative impact on a child's health, poor maternal health also makes it more difficult for women to live their life activity.

Mental health: Depression, anxiety, gender discrimination, or domestic abuse are the most prevalent factors that affect women's mental health.

Diabetes: Diabetes can also lead to pregnancy problems such as miscarriage and birth abnormalities. Maintaining a healthy weight, exercising frequently, and quitting smoking all help to reduce the chance of developing type 2 diabetes.

Urinary tract infections: They are common in women and arise when bacteria enter the urethra and grow. Frequent urination, pain or burning when peeing and murky urine are all signs of a UTI.

Sexual health: There are around 30 different types of sexually transmitted diseases. Human papillomavirus (HPV), one of the most prevalent, can be avoided with the HPV vaccine.

Breast cancer: The most frequent type of cancer among American women is breast cancer.

Osteoporosis: Osteoporosis is a condition that weakens your bones and makes them more prone to breaking. Women who have recently gone through menopause are more likely to experience osteoporotic fractures. By consuming more calcium and remaining active with the right weight-bearing workouts, you can reduce these risks.

Alzheimer's disease: Alzheimer's disease is a form of brain degeneration that affects more than 10 billion women worldwide. It develops when abnormal particles called neurofibrillary tangles and plaques build in the brain and kill healthy brain cells.

What is the normal cycle of a woman?

The period between the start of a woman's period and the day before her next period is known as the menstrual cycle. Although a girl's menstruation can begin at any age of 8yrs, but on average it begins around the age of 12yrs. Menopause, or the time when periods end, typically occurs at age 51. A woman will have roughly 480 periods between the ages of 12 and 52, or less if she becomes pregnant.

Although each woman's menstrual cycle is different in duration, most women get periods every 28 days on average. It is normal to have regular cycles that range in length from 23 to 35 days. Hormones regulate the menstrual cycle. Rising oestrogen levels cause the ovary to grow and produce an egg once every cycle (ovulation). The lining of the womb also begins to thicken. The hormone progesterone aids in the womb's preparation for the implantation of an embryo during the second part of the cycle. The egg is carried through the fallopian tubes. If there is no pregnancy, the egg is reabsorbed by the body. Oestrogen and progesterone levels drop, and the uterine lining separates and leaves the body during menstruation (the menstrual flow). It takes between 10 to 16 days from the release of an egg till the beginning of a period.

How can we improve women's health?

Your whole health, which includes your relationships, can be improved by being physically healthy. Because you only have one body, it's crucial to take good care of it. Knowing your body and the health history of your family will make it easier to determine what is "normal" for you.

Here are some guidelines for maintaining your body:

Have a healthy, balanced diet with lots of veggies and fruit.

Keeping a Healthy Sex life with your partner.

exercising every day for at least 30 minutes.

Maintain a healthy (Body Mass Index) BMI by taking the necessary precautions.

maintaining your mental health by regularly practicing yoga or meditation.

Sleep for at least 8 hours every night to ensure you have enough rest.

consuming a lot of water every day.

Using stress-reduction strategies. Like playing some outdoor or indoor games.

Health risk reduction through routine doctor visits.

Avoiding Fat diets which can lead your Health to worsen.

 

Conclusion 

For women to live a healthy lifestyle, a balanced diet, enough rest and exercise, and routine doctor visits are all essential. But, a number of additional factors can have an impact on women's general health and well-being. women’s Health is influenced by factors such as genetics, age, sexual conditions, biological conditions, and financial situation.

 

F&Q

 

At what age do women's looks peak?

According to experts, men and women both look their best in their thirties. According to a study, women are seen to be their most attractive at the age of 30, start to aging at the age of 41, stop being sexually appealing at the age of 53, and are considered to be "old" by the age of 55.

What is healthy period blood?

Blood during healthy menstruation normally ranges in color from bright red to dark brown or black. An infection may be indicated by blood or discharge that is orange or grey in color. Pregnant women who experience bleeding should visit a physician or obstetrician for a diagnosis.

How long is a normal period?

Menstruation may occur every 21 to 35 days and last two to seven days. Long cycles are common during the first few years after the start of your period.

How many pads is normal for a period per day?

It is common to use about two to seven standard-sized pads or tampons per period.

Can I get pregnant on my period?

If you engage in sexual activity without taking protection, you can become pregnant at any point in your menstrual cycle, including right before or right after your period. You can become pregnant even if you've never had a period before, if it's your first period, or if it comes just after your first sex.

What a girl should know about her body?

  • The day of your period. Everybody's monthly cycle is unique, making it simple to forget the precise date.

  • what it feels like in your breasts.

  • How frequently you use the washroom.

  • The location and appearance of your moles.

  • How much weight you have.

At what age do women's looks decline?

That usually happens to women in their late 30s. At this point, UV damage-related fine lines on the forehead and around the eyes, less elastic skin, dark spots, and broken capillaries start to appear. Women of dark color, are more likely to be declined at their 40s.

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