Introduction



Research and medical journals have treated women’s health in general with great care and caution. In an automated, gadget-filled, and stressed environment it is but natural to treat individual’s health with a little more awareness about the life style diseases facing mankind today. Let’s focus on women for example, facing diabetes, heart disease, infertility, obesity, female sexual dysfunction, and so on. The objective is to lead an active and healthy life and especially for women it is important that they age gracefully as they live most of their crucial years in keeping a family together.

Women’s health and obesity

Of all the lifestyle disorders that we can think of obesity is the most common and the root of all evil. In developing countries it is more prevalent in the wealthy society, whereas in fully developed countries it is more common in lower-socioeconomic groups.

Over the past 30 years -- between 1971 and 2000 -- Americans have significantly increased their caloric intake; women have increased their intake by 22% (nearly 3 times the 7% increase by men).[3] On average, women consume 1877 calories/day, although the current recommended intake is 1600 calories/day. A report jointly produced by the American Public Health Association, the United Health Foundation, and the Partnership for Prevention cites a 97% increase in obesity between 1990 and 2003.[4] The incidence of obese women in the United States stands now at about 33% of the population; it has practically doubled within a single decade.

The only solution to the encourage weight loss is to go for a diet program under the supervision of health experts and dieticians and introduce a compulsive exercise regime to improve blood circulation and melt the excess cellulite from the body.

Women’s health and female sexual dysfunction

Not so often does this stressful life lead to female sexual dysfunction. The reasons may largely vary from depression to acute health disorders. Sexual dysfunction in women may involve a reduction in sex drive, a strong dislike of sexual activity, difficulty becoming aroused, inability to achieve orgasm, or pain with sexual activity or intercourse. Traditionally, sexual dysfunction in women was thought to be largely due to psychological problems. Recent research is beginning to uncover many physical causes for sexual problems in women. While many sexual problems have an underlying psychological component, possible physical causes must be ruled out in the initial examination.

Treatment for sexual dysfunction will depend on the cause. It may include changes in your current sexual activities, stopping or changing medications where possible, adding a new medication, or surgery. Referral to a specialist with expertise in treating sexual dysfunction may be necessary. Psychological counseling may be recommended.

Women’s health and skin care

The wide variety of beauty products available in the market, each claiming to outshine the other in quality, is a testimony to the fact that women need skin care. However, for all the wrong reasons the hype might have been created for selling and promoting the products. But in reality skin care must find a solution to age gracefully. Exercise and proper nourishment are the most prime factors to achieve what women are looking for!

Women’s health and birth control pills

A reliable means of contraception has always been birth control pills. It is especially pertinent to mention that little are women aware about the effects of such pills on their health. Taking birth control pills offers many advantages during your reproductive years, the most notable being reliable family planning and reducing your risk of ovarian and endometrial cancers. The benefits tend to outweigh the risks.

The question is what happens when women stop taking these birth control pills? When women stop using the birth control pill, they don't get a period for several months–what’s known as post-pill amenorrhea. The pill prevents your body from making hormones involved in ovulation and menstruation. When you stop taking the pill, it can take some time for your body to return to normal production of these hormones.

Most women ovulate promptly and have a period within four to six weeks. But some women, especially those who took the pill to regulate their menstrual cycles, may not have a period for many months.

Conclusion

It is always a good idea to keep a healthy lifestyle in order to avoid most of the problems mentioned here. The exercise regime goes hand in hand with a balanced nutrition. Women’s health in general needs attention and care. Always keep in touch with a good gynecologist who can assist you in times of trouble.